Shem Pete's Alaska: The territory of the upper Cook Inlet Dena'ina

Unknown, Author

CIRI Foundation

Twenty-three Alaska Native elders offer candid reflections on a time of incredible cultural change. They share their stories so that others, particularly the younger generation, will understand.

Our Stories, Our Lives

History

Alexandra McClanahan

Americas

Tiulana, an Eskimo who grew up on King Island, now known as Ukivok, recounts his life and describes the daily life and customs of his people

A Place for Winter: Paul Tiulana's Story

Politics & Social Sciences

Tiulana, Paul

Senungetuk, Vivian

Social Sciences

Roy M. Huhndorf, president of the Cook Inlet Region, Inc., from 1975 to 1995, presents a series of essays covering topics ranging from the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, self-reliance, education, health, leadership, religion, politics, and the ongoing debate about subsistence issues. These articles originally appeared in The Anchorage Times between 1981 and 1984. Much of his advice and his views are as timely today as they were when first presented.

Reflections on the Alaska Native Experience

Huhndorf, Roy M.

"A Reference in Time: Alaska Native History Day by Day" supports the history of Alaska Native people, with at least one event for every day of the year. Includes historical and contemporary photos.

A Reference in Time: Alaska Native History Day by Day

NA'EDA, the Dena'ina Athabascan word for "our friends, " is a primer on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and a directory of Native corporations and tribal organizations. Inside you'll find:

Na'eda, Our Friends: A Guide to Alaska Native Corporations, Tribes, Cultures, ANCSA, and More

McClanahan, Alexandra J

Bissett, Hallie L

This "how-to" manual pays tribute to smoking and canning or "jarring" one of Alaska's most prized resources. The book contains many photos to illustrate the process, as well as historic and contemporary pictures.

Putting Up Fish on the Kenai: A Guide to Processing Alaska Salmon in the Cook Inlet Tradition

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Felton, Hazel

Cooking by Ingredient

Sakuuktugut puts Alaska Native Corporations -- unique enterprises creating their own form of capitalism as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 -- in the context of Alaska's history and economic and social issues. The book documents how Alaska Native people are writing an epic story in cultural and economic development, and it focuses on their intimate tie to the land. It explains why Native leaders and corporation shareholders struggle daily with the tension between focusing on bottom-line success and honoring traditional values and preserving cultures. "Sakuuktugut," pronounced suh-KOOK-to-ghut, is an Iqupiaq word that means "we are working incredibly hard."

Sakuuktugut

Alaska's compelling history is featured this collection 120 articles and historic photographs. These brief articles cover a span of key events and poignant moments from 1816 to 1998. They highlight the history of the state's indigenous peoples and its many migrants.

Alaska Scrapbook: Moments in Alaska History, 1816-1998

Haycox, Stephen

Our Stories Our Lives graphic arts

Sechelt Nation

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