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Friday, December 12, 2003

"Shem Pete's Alaska is a treasure trove of information about all things Dena'ina.

The book is the result of decades of patient work by many people. It exemplifies how Native elders and non-Native scholars can work together to rescue indigenous knowledge from the brink of oblivion.

Shem Pete, his son Billy and some other traditional experts quoted in this volume have died since this work began. This book is their legacy and memorial."

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Landmark book preserves Dena'ina culture (The Kenai Peninsula 12/11)

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