Elders – Yukon
Elder Councils and Gathering Places
- Council of Youth First Nations
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Notable Elders
- Allen, Bertha
- This article features Bertha Allen, recipient a lifetime achievement award from the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation and accomplished communicator who championed the rights of women in this country.
- Source: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA)
- Charlie, Charlie Peter
- Source: Yukon Native Language Centre
- John, Bessie
- Source: Yukon Native Language Centre
- Josie, Edith (CM)
- Edith Josie received the award for heritage and spirituality.
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
- Life Histories of Elders
- This page documents the life of 24 Elders from the four Gwich’in communities who have been featured in two Gwich'in Elders Calendars.
- Source: Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute
- Old Crow Elders
- This page provides stories and a photo gallery featuring elders from Old Crow.
- Source: Vuntut Gwitch'in
- Sidney, Angela
- Biography of Angela Sidney, who devoted much of her life to preserving the stories of her people, the Tagish of the southern Yukon.
- Source: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA)
- Tom, Gertie
- Source: Yukon Native Language Centre
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Traditional Knowledge
- Traditional Parenting Program
- The purpose of this program is to contribute to the improvement of the health and quality of life for First Nations people by teaching parenting skills through the Elders’ knowledge.
- Source: Skookum Jim Friendship Centre
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