WHOUY SZE KUINALTH
"Teaching Our Many Grandchildren"

 

 

 

Athabascan culture and tradition has always held the environment as an important priority. Our lives have been tied, traditionally, to the land. There are rules for treating the land and the ecosystems. These rules have been passed down from generation to generation - as far back as Tribal memory serves; "Take only what is needed. Do not waste. Treat animals with respect." We know that if these traditions and others are followed then the land will continue to provide for us, the water will be good, and the Village will experience good fortune.

PRELUDE James Peterson watches salmon in Fish Creek, August 2001.

Courtesy of Megan Holloway

Mentasta students Jodi Chinuhuk, Honalee Sanford and Misty John learn how to make drums with Chistochina Elder Jerry Charley, April 2002.

	Dedication MSTC Mission Statement Introduction Prelude In A Sacred Manner, by Wilson Justin Learn & Serve Focus Groups
	ELDERS DENAEY (PEOPLE) Interview of Elders Clans of Chistochina & Mentasta Why Are We Here? Who We Are		NANINEH (LAND) Our Way of Life Mapping the Village What A Waste Raw Materials Our Natural Resources Weather/Climate
	TUU (WATER) Water, Water Our Watershed		C'AAN (FOOD) Where Does Our Food Come From? Gathering, Traditions and Nutrition of our Food Keeping Ourselves Healthy A Student Led Health Fair
	Assessment & Performance Evaluation Rubrics Learn & Serve Program Sources, Resources Thank You

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