In today’s episode we have Rankin Pierrot in to explain some Beaver words, he also talks about his family history and the community’s history which goes hand in hand with our community.  He touches on his rodeo experience, the name and history of Child’s Lake and Eleskie, also, he touches on what traditional knowledge he still practices.

Interview done by Taylor Hirt at Rankin’s house on April 13th,2023

Intro and outro music recorded by Marilyn Chalifoux on March 18,2020

The drummers are Gary Wasp Colin, William Yatchotay, Donny Wasp-Colin, Gordon Pastion, Niel Metchooyeah, Leslie Metchooyeah, and Harry Chalifoux.

In today’s episode we have John Adekat and Pearl Habitant, both are elders and are here today to talk a bit about their family history. They also talk about some of the traditional ways they still practiced, such as trapping and hunting, tanning hides and making dry meat from moose. Both are always willing to teach the younger generation the knowledge that was passed on to them. Come along for the journey with me as I listen to their story.

Interview done by Taylor Hirt at Jhon and pearl’s house on March 27,2023

Intro and outro music recorded by Marilyn Chalifoux on March 18,2020

The drummers are Gary Wasp Colin, William Yatchotay, Donny Wasp-Colin, Gordon Pastion, Niel Metchooyeah, Leslie Metchooyeah, and Harry Chalifoux

Welcome back to Dane_zaa journey, in today’s episode we sit down with Raymond Bulldog. A local elder of Boyer River, and accomplished military vet, and a cancer survivor. In this episode he tells us a bit about his history and the history of the area he calls home, come along with me as we listen to a local elder share his story.

Interview done by Taylor Hirt at Raymond Bulldog’s house on March 24,2023

Intro and outro music recorded by Marilyn Chalifoux on March 18,2020

The drummers are Gary Wasp Colin, William Yatchotay, Donny Wasp-Colin, Gordon Pastion, Niel Metchooyeah, Leslie Metchooyeah, and Harry Chalifoux.