Anderson, Wanni Wl, authorUniversity of Alaska Press, publisher2023-09-272023-09-272023https://hdl.handle.net/10217/237132Storytellers: John Patkuraq Brown, Leslie Tusraġviuraq Burnett, Flora Kuugaaq Cleveland, Lois Piŋalu Cleveland, Maude Kanayuqpak Cleveland, Robert Nasruk Cleveland, Kitty Qalutchuq Foster, Sarah Qiñuġana Goode, Willie Panik Goodwin, Sr., Minnie Aliitchak Gray, Beatrice Anausuk Mouse, Nora Paniikaaluk Norton, Nellie Qapuk Russell, Andrew Nuqaqsrauraq Skin, Emma Atluk Skin, Wesley Qauluġtailaq Woods.Originally published in 2005; 2023 paperback edition.Includes some text in Iñupiaq.Includes index.The rich storytelling tradition of the Inupiaq Eskimos of Alaska is showcased in this collection of over eighty stories. Meticulously compiled from six villages in Northwest Alaska between 1966 and 1987, the stories are presented as part of a living tradition, complete with biographies, photos, and introductory remarks by Native storytellers. Each story provides insight into Inupiaq worldview, human-animal relationships, and the organization of family life." "The Dall Sheep Dinner Guest includes a new version of the Qayaq cycle, one of the best-known legends from the region, as well as stories such as "The Fast Runner." A major contribution to the Native literature of Alaska, this collection includes two introductory essays by Wanni W. Anderson that provide historical background and a foundation for understanding gender, age, and regional differences and the narrative context of storytelling.--Book jacket.Inupiaq oral narratives: collection history and narrative culture -- Inupiaq narratives and culture: the interplay references Inupiaq exclamations and terms -- Legends -- Old stories.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Storytellers -- AlaskaOral tradition -- AlaskaLegends -- AlaskaTales -- AlaskaLegends -- Alaska, NorthwestTales -- Alaska, NorthwestInupiat -- FolkloreTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.