Shandaa In My Lifetime
Shandaa In My Lifetime by Velle Herbert is published by University of Alaska Press in September 1988 and spans 207 pages. This book presents the life story of Belle Herbert, a Gwich’in Athabaskan woman from the village of Chalkyitsik, Alaska. With a remarkable age estimated between 105 and 127 years, Belle shares her experiences and memories, offering a unique perspective on life in the Yukon Flats.
Readers will find a collection of transcribed recordings that capture Belle’s narratives, reflecting her rich cultural background and the customs and traditions of her community. The work delves into themes of romance and social science, providing insights into the life and history of the Gwich’in people. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in indigenous narratives and the personal histories that shape cultural identity.
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Belle Herbert is a Gwich’in Athabaskan woman who lives in the village of Chalkyitsik, Alaska, on the Black River. According to conflicting birth records, she is between 105 and 127 years old. Her son died in 1964 at the age of 68; so Belle may well have seen more than 120 springtimes. People in the Yukon Flats refer to her as Belle, so that is how we will refer to her [here].
I [Bill Pfisterer] lived in Fort Yukon for some years and often heard people mention Belle and her stories. In the fall of 1979, the Alaska Humanities Forum provided us with money to do a series of recordings with Belle telling her life story. I made several trips to Chalkyitsik to talk with her; the accounts in this book have been transcribed from the recordings of those meetings.
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