A history of the Nendaaghe Dena people explores connections with the land

By: Julianne Lutz Warren

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

The story of a family is a story of the world, and the story of the world is that of a family. That premise is at work in a new book by Alaska author Ch’igiioonta She Holds a Child, who explores the displacement of the Nendaaghe Dena people through her own family stories. Readers interested in the precolonial history of the Western Brooks Range will see how no one element or person stands alone in …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us