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Written by Ehke Naneneis Paul Andrew, ONWT and Patrick Scott, PhD. Ehke Naneneis Paul Andrew is Shúhtaot’ı ̨nę (Mountain Dene), son of William and Marguerite and Grandson to Yats’ula (Mackenzie) and Gahgò (Jane) and John Hahchile and Rosalee. He lives in Yellowknife and is well known for his work in culture, residential school, education and healing and broadcasting. He was born in the Mackenzie mountains across from Tulıt’a and first taken to residential school at the age of 8. Paul spent seven years in residential school. He became Chief of Tulít’a at the age of 22 and also served as Vice-president of the Indian Brotherhood of the NWT, now called Dene Nation. Paul is retired from a 30-year career with the CBC. He has received numerous awards, including Order of the NWT and a National Aboriginal Achievement Award.
Patrick Scott was a cameraman/producer for CBC North in 1975 with the CBC Indigenous language reporting team. After leaving CBC, he became involved in land claim and self-government negotiations for both the Government of the NWT and the Dehcho First Nations. He also spent three years with World Vision Canada, co-managing a community development program working in Indigenous communities across Canada and 2 years as the Workers Advocate for the NWT/Nunavut Workers Safety & Compensation Commission.
Explore the rich tapestry of Treaty 11 and its enduring impact on the Dene people with "We Are A River." Authored by Shutoatine broadcaster and former chief Ehke Naneneis Paul Andrew, alongside longtime northerner and former land claims negotiator Patrick Scott, this compelling book delves into the heart of the treaty's oral and written histories.
"We Are A River" draws on thousands of evocative photographs taken by Native Communications Society reporters during the 100th-anniversary Treaty 11 gatherings along the Mackenzie River in the summer of 2021. These images, paired with insightful narratives, vividly portray the celebrations and reflections on Treaty 11.
The book offers an accessible history, beautifully weaving stories of treaties through maps and photos. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the deeper meanings of Treaty 11 as interpreted by Dene people, and how these interpretations often clash with the written version understood by non-Indigenous people.
Published by the Native Communications Society of the NWT, and distributed by Northern Quill Publishing (formerly Northern Special Books).
Key Features:
Over 100 evocative photographs from Treaty 11 commemorations
Accessible history and maps of Treaty 11
An insightful narrative exploring the oral and written histories of the treaty