Keeping Traditions Alive
Film by Caroline Wiseman
Keeping Traditions Alive: Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim” highlights how a group of people can still practice their heritage cultures, languages, and ceremonies away from their ancestral lands. This Tsimshian Dance group hosted a Feast in Anchorage to celebrate their 20-year anniversary. The film highlights how the group came to be, explains elements of the Tsimshian way of life, and empowers multiple generations to accept and grow their roles in the community.
Workshop Info
These films were created at See Stories' professional development retreat for educators in Willow Alaska in June 2025 as part of the Anchored Histories Alaska (AHA!) intensive, funded by the Department of Education. Learn more here: https://seestoriesalaska.org/workshops/anchored-histories-alaska/
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Land Acknowledgement
This video was filmed on Dena'ina Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.