John Tsetso narrates, in Slavey, the first three chapters of his book, "Trapping is my Life," which was published in February 1964. He also relates two other stories about summer and winter. Recorded April 1, 1964 in St. Margaret's Hospital at Fort Simpson.
John Tsetso narrates, in Slavey, the first three chapters of his book, "Trapping is my Life," which was published in February 1964. He also relates two other stories about summer and winter. Recorded April 1, 1964 in St. Margaret's Hospital at Fort Simpson.
Drumming and chanting taped in Jean Marie River and Fort Franklin, fiddle music from Fort Franklin and various Slavey legends related by Johnny Betseda of Fort Simpson and Jean Marie Punch of Fort Providence. September 1957
Drumming and chanting taped in Jean Marie River and Fort Franklin, fiddle music from Fort Franklin and various Slavey legends related by Johnny Betseda of Fort Simpson and Jean Marie Punch of Fort Providence. September 1957
The records relate to Robert Janes’ archaeological field work at Fort Alexander, Willow Lake, Dealy Island (Kellett’s Storehouse), Drum Lake, and the Canol Camp, his interest in archaeology and anthropology, his work as the first Director of the Territorial Central Museum (later the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre or PWNHC), and his work as the Executive Director of the Science Institute of the Northwest Territories (SINT). The textual records include archaeological field notes and reports, papers and articles written and collected by Janes, including his thesis, book and article reviews, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, PWNHC building planning and operation files, newsletters, newspaper clippings, EXPO’86 planning files, and PWNHC and SINT publications. The photographs, maps, and architectural drawings document archaeological excavations at Fort Alexander, Willow Lake, and Dealy Island (Kellett’s Storehouse) and show the building and operations at the PWNHC. One plan also shows preparations for the Northwest Territories pavilion at EXPO’86. The sound recording also relate to the ethnoarchaeological project at Willow Lake, including interviews and a recording of a church service.
This item is an interview of Albert Menacho (aged 80+ years) recorded on March 8, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he doing archaological work there. The interview is interpreted by Alfred Lenny, Albert's nephew. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview may continue on the other side of the cassette, as well as on item N-2002-027: 0030.
This item is an interview of Albert Menacho (aged 80+ years) recorded on March 8, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he doing archaological work there. The interview is interpreted by Alfred Lenny, Albert's nephew. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview may continue on the other side of the cassette, as well as on item N-2002-027: 0030.
This item is an interview of Albert Menacho (aged 80+ years) recorded on March 11, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he doing archaological work there. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview may continue on the other side of the cassette, as well as on item N-2002-027: 0029.
This item is an interview of Albert Menacho (aged 80+ years) recorded on March 11, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he doing archaological work there. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview may continue on the other side of the cassette, as well as on item N-2002-027: 0029.
This item is an interview of John and Elizabeth Yakaleya recorded on March 12, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he was doing archaeological work there. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview apparently continues on the other side of the cassette, although the B side is labelled "Judy Collins - Carpenters". The sound quality on the recording is poor, very faint with a lot of background static.
This item is an interview of John and Elizabeth Yakaleya recorded on March 12, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he was doing archaeological work there. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview apparently continues on the other side of the cassette, although the B side is labelled "Judy Collins - Carpenters". The sound quality on the recording is poor, very faint with a lot of background static.
This item is an interview of Jean Blondin recorded on March 20, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he doing archaological work there. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview may continue on the other side of the cassette.
This item is an interview of Jean Blondin recorded on March 20, 1974, likely at Willow Lake by Robert Janes while he doing archaological work there. The original source item was an audio cassette. The interview may continue on the other side of the cassette.
This item is an recording of a feast day service led by John Blondin on June 1, 1975. It was likely collected by Robert Janes as part of his archaeological work at Willow Lake. The original source item was an audio cassette. The recording continues on the other side of the cassette.
This item is an recording of a feast day service led by John Blondin on June 1, 1975. It was likely collected by Robert Janes as part of his archaeological work at Willow Lake. The original source item was an audio cassette. The recording continues on the other side of the cassette.
This item is a recording of Jack and Diane Hardy at Willow Lakes and Mt. Indian. Jack Hardy was from Fort Norman and moved into Yellowknife to the Avens seniors' community. It was likely collected by Robert Janes, as part of his archaeological work on Willow Lake. The original source item was an audio cassette.
Dene Chants, Drum Dance Music. The recording is in an Indigenous language, possibly North Slavey. [Sahtu Dene (Hare) Fort Good Hope.] For reference only, contact Canadian Museum of History for copies.
Dene Chants, Drum Dance Music. The recording is in an Indigenous language, possibly North Slavey. [Sahtu Dene (Hare) Fort Good Hope.] For reference only, contact Canadian Museum of History for copies.
[Appears to be a recording of a request show, mostly music, possibly some North Slavey.] For reference only, contact Canadian Museum of History for copies.
Radio Broadcasts [The recording is in an Indigenous language, possibly North Slavey.] For reference only, contact Canadian Museum of History for copies.