Mike Spindler

This is the continuation of an interview with Steven Attla, Sr. on April 28, 1995 by Mike Spindler in the studio at KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series. In this second part of a four part interview, Steven talks about traditional hunting beliefs and sharing of food, trapping, fishing, and hunting geese, ducks, and moose. Steven believed strongly in preserving his culture and language, and passing it on to the younger people in the community. His memory abilities shined when telling stories of growing up in the countryside, making hunting trips, and traveling by dogteam or river boat. While telling stories, Steven would interweave picturesque details with a lesson and good humor.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

This is the continuation of an interview with Steven Attla, Sr. on May 13, 1997 and August 4, 1997 by Mike Spindler in Huslia, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this fourth part of a four part interview, Steven talks about hunting bears, moose, geese, and muskrats, and shares traditional "woodsman" stories. Steven believed strongly in preserving his culture and language, and passing it on to the younger people in the community. His memory abilities shined when telling stories of growing up in the countryside, making hunting trips, and traveling by dogteam or river boat. While telling stories, Steven would interweave picturesque details with a lesson and good humor.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

This is the continuation of an interview with Catherine Attla in April 1995 by Mike Spindler in the studio at KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series. In this second part of a two part interview, Catherine talks about fishing, hunting for wolves, lynx, bears, and wolverine, trapping, what life was like in the old village, and predicting the weather.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

Franklin Simon was interviewed on May 13, 1997 by Mike Spindler in Huslia, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this interview, Franklin talks about traditional hunting and trapping, and hunting moose and geese.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

This is the continuation of an interview with Lloyd and Amelia DeWilde on April 15, 1999 by Mike Spindler at their cabin on Billy Hawk Creek, forty miles northwest of Huslia, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this second part of a three part interview, the DeWildes talk about living a subsistence based lifestyle in a remote cabin. They discuss the challenges of getting enough food and supplies, dealing with the weather, and maintaining their health. They also talk about hunting, trapping, fishing, berry picking, and gardening in order to sustain themselves.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

Goodwin Semaken, Sr. was interviewed on February 5, 2001 by Mike Spindler in Kaltag, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this interview, Goodwin talks about living a subsistence lifestyle of hunting, fishing and trapping. He tells a story about bear hunting, discusses hunting geese and ducks and caribou, changes in moose populations, fishing, and raising and using sled dogs as transportation. He also talks about Native cultural practices, such as the Stick Dance, and issues of substance abuse.

The interview was edited and produced by Clinton Brown.

Benedict Jones was interviewed on November 13, 2002 by Mike Spindler and Clinton Brown in Koyukuk, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this interview, Benedict talks about his subsistence lifestyle of hunting, trapping and fishing and his observations related to various fish and wildlife species, including salmon and pike, muskrats, beavers, bears, wolves, and caribou. He also talks about using dogteams for transportation and participating in dogteam races.

The interview was edited and produced by Clinton Brown.

This is the continuation of an interview with Eliza Jones on December 10, 2002 by Mike Spindler and Clinton Brown in Koyukuk, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this second part of a two part interview, Eliza talks about life at fish camp, traditional foods and food preparation, surviving in a cold climate, and traditional beliefs about bears and wolves.

The interview was edited and produced by Clinton Brown.

Sidney Huntington was interviewed in April 1996 by Mike Spindler in Galena, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this first part of a two part interview, Sidney talks about living off the land according to a traditional subsistence lifestyle based on hunting, trapping, and fishing. He discusses hunting geese and ducks, berry picking, trapping beaver and muskrat, and fishing for pike, whitefish and salmon. He also talks about the effects of wildland fires.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

Marjorie "Margie" Attla was interviewed on November 14, 2002 by Mike Spindler and Clinton Brown in Galena, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this interview, Margie talks about living a subsistence-based lifestyle of hunting, trapping, and fishing and her observations and experiences with wildlife and fish. She discusses beavers, caribou, fish, geese, muskrats, rabbits, and wolves. She also talks about berrypicking, food preparation and preservation, being prepared for cold weather, climate change, fishing and life at fish camp, and traveling by dogteam.

The interview was edited and produced by Clinton Brown.

Joe Beetus was interviewed on March 28, 1996 by Mike Spindler and Orville Huntington in Hughes, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. Joe's wife, Celia, was also present and was interviewed separately. In this interview, Joe talks about living a traditional subsistence lifestyle. He discusses bear, sheep, moose, caribou, amd goose hunting, and learning traditional skills and practices from other people. He also talks about life at spring camp, and shares some traditional stories.

The interview was edited and produced by Clinton Brown.

Edward "Eddie" Hildebrand was on April 1, 1998 by Mike Spindler in Nulato, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this first part of a two part interview, Eddie talks about living a traditional subsistence lifestyle based upon hunting, fishing, trapping, and berry picking. He discusses using a dogteam for traveling and delivering mail, including caring for and training the dogs, and the effect of springtime flooding on wildlife, including ducks, geese, and moose. He also talks about fishing for salmon, pike and whitefish and using a fish wheel.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

Pauline Peter was interviewed on April 1, 1998 by Mike Spindler in Nulato, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this first part of a two part interview, Pauline talks about living a subsistence lifestyle based on hunting, trapping and fishing. She discusses hunting waterfowl, moose and bears, trapping beaver and wolves, and fishing for salmon, pike and whitefish. She also talks about hardships people faced, and the history of Cottonwood City.

The interview was edited and produced by Mike Spindler.

Justin Patsy was interviewed on October 26, 1997 by Mike Spindler in Nulato, Alaska for the Raven's Story radio series on KIYU-AM public radio station in Galena, Alaska. In this interview, Justin talks about living a traditional subsistence lifestyle based upon hunting, trapping, fishing and gathering. He discusses hunting bears, ducks, geese and ptarmigan, trapping beavers, muskrat and rabbits, and life at fish camp and using a fish trap. He also talks about the challenges of such a lifestyle, including almost starving, rough traveling conditions, being shot, and making accurate weather predictions.

The interview was edited and produced by Clinton Brown.