Ellen's parents

Ellen's book about Mendees Cheeg Village in Healy Lake

Illness and loss of life

The tragedy of Ellen's life

You had to be strong to make it through life's trials

The Indian people trained their bodies to be tough

Children should learn from and listen to their parents

Animals were very strong

Knowing how to survive

Making Indian matches

Cooking and preparing food

Respect for each other

Native stories are sometimes meant to remain within families

Earning money through trapping and sewing

Walking long distances for food and supplies

Using the dog team

Walking was a part of life

Ellen was already 30 when the highway came through

Illness and superstition

The story about Bear