Video Archives

Watch videos of members of our community speak the Athabascan language and share oral histories.

This collection of videos of community history and of fluent speakers of Athabascan came to life with the awarding of funds from a grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. This grant is administered by the American Native Administration offices within HHS.

New recordings have been acquired with the help of tribal members who realize the importance of preserving our native heritage. The recordings are spoken by our Tribal Elders in the way that the histories were passed down to them by their ancestors.

To keep our files secure and prevent them from being used by non-authorized entities, we have enabled measures to prevent them from being copied. If you would like to use any portion of these files, you must receive permission from the Dot Lake Village Council. Please call 907-371-1898 if you wish to use any of the content on this site.

Stories and Tribal Histories

Video Recording

Pandemics and Epidemics

Description: Our elders remember and discuss the history of pandemics and epidemics that have affected Healy Lake Village and other communities. Featuring Daisy Northway, Irene Solomon Arnold, Rose Woods, Dorothy Kirsteatter, Agnes Henry, Larry Jonathan and Theda Joe.
Contributor: Unknown
Date: Nov. 19, 2021
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Video Recording

Daisy Northway’s Family

Description: Daisy Northway recalls her memories of her mother and father.
Contributor: Unknown
Date: Nov. 19, 2021
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Techniques, Technologies and Tools



Video Recording

Beadwork, Sewing and Leatherwork

Description: In these two videos, Daisy Northway and Irene Solomon Arnold examine and explain traditional beadwork, sewing and leatherwork items.
Contributor: Unknown
Date: Nov. 19, 2022
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Video Recording

Wooden Tools

Description: Daisy Northway and Irene Solomon Arnold discuss and demonstrate wooden tools.
Contributor: Unknown
Date: Nov. 19, 2021
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