Synopsis
We Remember the Coming of the White Man chronicles the history of the Sahtú (Mountain Dene) and Gwinch’in People in the extraordinary time of the early 20th century. This Special Edition of the book recognizes the anniversary of the signing of Treaty 11, which is greatly controversial due to the emotional and economic fallout for the People. As well as poignant essays about Treaty 11, the book includes transcripts of oral histories by Elders. They talk about the early days of fur trading and guns; the flu pandemic; and dismay about the way oil and uranium discoveries and pipelines were handled on their land. A new section of stories is included as well ― stories by Leanne Goose, Antoine Mountain, Raymond Yakeleya, and George Blondin. The remastered film “We Remember,” is included with the book as a digital Vimeo link. https://durvile.com/books/We_Remember_Special.html
About the Author
Sarah Stewart, Editor
Sarah Stewart is a teacher, researcher, editor and writer. She, with Esther Tennenhouse, created the Let’s go hunting, Let’s go fishing, Let’s go trapping activity books for Northern children.
Raymond Yakeleya, Editor/Filmmaker
Raymond Yakeleya is proud that his film, TV, and book work is used to educate future generations about the Dene People and other First Nations in a way that respects all cultures.
Walter Blondin.
Walter Blondin is a pilot, hunter, and trapper who worked his entire life in the energy industry. He loves his land and people and cares deeply for the spirituality, principals, and values of the Sahtù Dene.
Colette Poitras
Colette Poitras is Red River Métis and Chair of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations Indigenous Matters Committee. She believes libraries have a duty to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages.
George Blondin
The late George Blondin was a writer, a wilderness guide, a miner, and trapper. His books include When the World was New and Yamoria,
the Lawmaker.
Leanne Goose
Leanne Goose is a singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and storyteller, born in Inuvik. She is from the Lennie/Menacho/Goose families which extend from the Arctic Coast through the Mackenzie Valley.
Antoine Mountain.
Artist, writer, and scholar Antoine Mountain is originally from Radilih Koe/Fort Good Hope. He is author of From Bear Rock Mountain: The Life and Times of a Dene Residential School Survivor.
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