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This recording features an interview with Mary Hunter, origially from Scotland, who discusses her experience living in Fort Franklin (Deline) in the 1950s, including how she received parenting advice from nurses by radio, as well as the church in Deline and the supplies and stock available at the Hudson’s Bay Company store in Deline. She also discusses her relocation to Aklavik, and the visitors that she would receive in Aklavik including doctors and nurses from neighboring communities. She reminisces about medical services and the Hudson’s Bay Company store in Aklavik, and reveals how she learned to bake bread in Aklavik. She speaks about the visit of Richie Calder, a journalist based in Glasgow who was commissioned by the United Nations to write a book titled Men Against the Frozen North. She discusses the feasts in Tuktoyaktuk, and how she handled medical emergencies in Tuktoyaktuk.

In the second segment of this interview, Mary Hunter discusses her life in Fort Norman during 1958, northern Alberta in 1963-1965, Fort Rae between 1965-1968, and Yellowknife in 1968. Her memories of Fort Norman include the visit of the Governor General and the measles epidemic.

This audio recording features an interview with Archie Loutitt, who discusses the early days in Yellowknife when land ownership and use was unregulated and a ferry operated between mainland Yellowknife and Latham Island. He also mentions past Yellowknife establishments including the Busy Bee and the Northern Lights Café. He discusses the water taxi from Negus, the production of the Yellowknife Blade, and rations on liquor imposed by the liquor vendor. He reminisces about growing up in the early days of Yellowknife, and discusses the neighborhood youth gangs and territorial fights. He speaks about the hockey and baseball teams, and Old Town’s open arena. He considers the changes following the arrival of the territorial government in Yellowknife. He discusses working at Jack Glick’s restaurant (Dine and Dash) and his long and varied employment history. He also discusses his experience as a radio disc jockey, and notorious Yellowknife residents 100% Joe and Tom Doornbos.

The second segment of this audio recording features stories from Archie Loutit about notorious Yellowknife residents Julius Zieman and Sleepy Jim. He also remembers the Old Town dump, and speaks about living in Latham Island in the early days, the arrival of electricity, going to and from school as a kid, hauling water and cooking on a wood stove. He also discusses gardening in Yellowknife, as well as the tradition of fishing and hunting in town. He also shares his thoughts on the future of Yellowknife.

This recording features an interview with Father Rene Fumoleau, OMI, during which he discusses his initial journey into the Canadian north from his hometown in France, his life in Fort Good Hope between 1953-1959, and his life in Fort Franklin (Deline) in 1960, where he witnessed the rise of the fishing industry and the Great Bear Cooperative. He then discusses his arrival in Yellowknife in 1970. Mr. Fumoleau also reflects upon the arrival of the territorial government in Yellowknife, and the governing of aboriginal people. He also speaks about writing his book, As Long As This Land Shall Last, including how the idea came about and conducting research for the work. He discusses the conditions of life for the Dene people between 1950 to 1970, and decolonization and liberation following the end of World War II. He considers religious oppression and the spiritual tradition of the Dene people as well as the difference between spirituality and religion.

In the second segment of the audio recording, Father Rene Fumoleau continues to discuss traditional Dene spirituality and western religion, and his vision of religion for the Dene people. He also considers changes in his own personal theology following his time spent in the north. He shares his thoughts on the visit of Pope John Paul II to Fort Simpson. He discusses his experience teaching the history of the Dene people and the production of the film I Was Born Here. He also discusses his collaboration with the Dene people on the publication of the book Deneh Deh and working in fixed mediums such as films with communities that have strong oral traditions. He reflects on broadcasting in the north of changes in broadcasting services. He also voices his views on Land Claims and aboriginal rights, and related federal policies.

This recording features the next segment of an interview with Mary Forrest in which Mary continues to read poems and excerpts of her father’s northern travelogue. She also addresses the tragic death of her son, Tommy Forrest, and the naming of the Yellowknife Ball Park in his memory. She discusses municipal policies regarding Old Town and its residents.

This recording features the second segment of an interview with Mary Forrest in which Mary continues to read poems and excerpts of her father’s northern travelogue. She also addresses the tragic death of her son, Tommy Forrest, and the naming of the Yellowknife Ball Park in his memory. She discusses municipal policies regarding Old Town and its residents.