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Recording consists of Nathan speaking in Naskapi about what he teaches in his class and some of his life history. Topics discussed include: how Naskapi has shifted over time; where the word "Naskapi" came from; history of forced relocations and the two big starvations that happened due to colonialism; the JBNQA; the cyclical impact of mining on the community; impacts of moving to Schefferville; his excitment to be teaching students how to butcher caribou and make sure they are connected to their culture.

Consists of a word document Group Interview T1-5.docx containing transcriptions of a group interview of Grade 6 students.

Recording consists of Martha-Mary speaking in English. Topics discussed include: her hope that Naskapi children continue to learn the language and culture and that everyone commits to strengthening the commmunity.

Consists of a word document GeorgeT1 &T2-Reading.doc containing transcriptions of interviews with George Guanish on February 16, 2016.

Recording consists of George Guanish speaking mostly in English, with a couple Naskapi words about the work he does in the community. Topics discussed include: the importance of keeping the language strong; changes in caribou populations over time and how the Naskapis, Crees and Innu have responded and the current roundtables; the importance of connecting youth and elders; and the impact of mining on the land.

Recording consists of Kathleen Tooma speaking in Naskapi. Topics include the importance of community taking care of one another and sharing gifts from the land, and how much has changed since the decline of the caribou.

Recording consists of Kathleen Tooma speaking in Naskapi. Topics include what it was like for kids and the roles they had in the traditional way of life before there were schools. Kathleen shares her thoughts on what life will be like for future generations who go to school and learn from Elders and the land and reflects on the introduction of money and work.

Consists of a a word document CheyenneT1-T4-reading.doc of transcriptions of the interview of Cheyenne Vachon on February 15, 2016.

Recording consists of Joe Guanish speaking in Naskapi about caribou hunting. Topics discussed include: how the Naskapi used to hunt caribou; the importance of identifying the leaders of a herd; how people used to dream about caribou when they were arriving and sing about them; and how they generated static when big herds walked together and you could see them from far away.

Consists of a word document seasi-t3.docx containing a transcription and translation of an interview with Seasi Losier.

Recording consists of a brief clip of Seasi speaking in Naskapi about her role as a Naskapi teacher. Topics discussed include: the importance of teaching children Naskapi; her respect for the language; her gratefulness to her mother for teaching her; and her desire to hear more families speaking it outside of the classroom.

Item consists of a audio interview recorded between Celia Haig-Brown and Simon Einish on June 9, 2015. Topics discussed include his growing up and the importance of spending time on the Land, the importance of sweats and his art, passing on Naskapi history and culture to the next generation.

Item consists of a 2023 transcription of an interview with Simon Einish talking in English in May 9, 2015. Topics discussed include: his growing up and the importance of spending time on the Land; the importance of sweats and his art; passing on Naskapi history and culture to the next generation.