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Daanawáak: For the Children. The Life of Austin Hammond.

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Hunsaker, Dave
Produced and directed by Nancy Long

1995

Very Useful
Video
Tlingit
Referenced by: Sealaska Heritage Foundation

Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Theme(s): Living in Place, Tribe/Community, Cultural Expression

A documentary about the life and legacy of the late Austin Hammond, Daanawáak, the revered Tlingit leader from Haines. The film traces Austin's life through the words of the many people who knew him best. It makes use of archival film and photographs, in addition to images of the places he worked so hard to defend and preserve for coming generations.

Written by Dave Hunsaker. Produced and directed by Nancy Long. Executive Producer: Dennis Demmert. Sealaska Heritage Foundation, 1995. VHS, 26 minutes. $20.00

Available from:

Sealaska Heritage Foundation
One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 201
Juneau, Alaska 99801

(907) 463-4844

Information about the resource can be found at:
ANKN Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 756730
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6730

Tel: (907) 474-5897
or email: ANKN Clearinghouse

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