Yukon Stories: 400 Years of History Shared
The Yukon Historical and Museums Association recently hosted a storytelling event, "Yukon Stories," as part of Culture Days sponsored by the Yukon government.
The event took place at the Yukon Visitor Information Centre on October 9, with a good turnout and an intimate atmosphere for the speakers.
The cumulative age of the speakers is well over 400 years.
Speakers' Experiences
Ron Chambers, a member of the Wolf clan and citizen of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nation, shared his experiences working with the National Museum of Canada.
- Worked with renowned archaeologist Richard "Scotty" MacNeish for two seasons
- Collected specimens with a wildlife biologist across the territory
Author's summary: Storytelling event shares 400 years of Yukon history.