"The co-authors wish to especially thank my mom, Yvonne Mercredi, whose expertise in interpretation and translation of the DenȀ language was heavily relied upon. Harvey Scanie's contributions of artwork; Julie Mecredi's additional assistance in transcribing and writing the Chipewyan language; and, Liliane Maisonneuve's translation of the French language ... A special debt of gratitude is owed to the following Elders of the Athabasca who participated in the research endeavour: Victoria Mercredi (Marcel), Alice Boucher (Marcel), Josephine Marie Mercredi (Flett), Cecil Mercredi (1999), Julien Janvier (2001), Len Campbell, Peter Arnold, Mary Rose Waquan, Red Adam (Eusebe), Margaret Marcel and Daniel Marcel (2000), Raphael Cree, Elmer Cree, George Wandering Spirit, Frank Joseph Marcel, Fred MacDonald, William Courtoreille, Victoria MacDonald (Boucher), Annie L'Hommcourt, Liza Flett, William Woodward, Roland Woodward, Peter Whitedeer, Trace (Mama) Deranger, Germaine Powder, Mary Olive Adam (Ceagars), Regina Boucher, Charlie Boucher, Everest Janvier, Raymond Boucher (1998), and Jean James Janvier"--Acknowledgements page
NMAI copy 39088015608961 purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment.
Contents:
Ch. 1. [Foreword] -- chapter 2. Mythology of Denendeh -- chapter 3. Traditions of Denendeh -- chapter 4. The great gathering place of Ena K'ering K'a -- chapter 5. The people of the trembling bogs -- chapter 6. Ttha 'Naltther and the swan -- chapter 7. The caribou eaters -- chapter 8. The clash of worlds -- chapter 9. Fires of submission -- chapter 10. The black robes -- chapter 11. The fraudulent treaty -- chapter 12. Inkonze: the medicine dream