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Interviewed: July 2010
The 2010 Gwich’in gathering was held in Fort Yukon, Alaska. The theme was “Unity Through Our Cultural/Traditional Values For Our Sovereign Success.” In 1988, the Gwich’in elders called a gathering to discuss the threat of oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The tradition was brought back for the first time in 100 years in an attempt to unite the whole nation. The words from the elders were: “Do it in a good way and no compromise. Stay united.”
Since 1988, the nation has been gathering every two years. I had an opportunity to document a total of 27 Gwich’in women from different ages and backgrounds who are speaking up for their rights to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Read my blog of 27 Gwich’in women’s interview summary
See the Photos
Coming soon! – The collective voices of these women will be summarized in a short video. Please check back for updates!
