Alaska Film Archives

[1974 Festival of Native Arts, Tanacross and Northway dancers, storyteller Poldine Carlo]
[1974 Festival of Native Arts, Tanacross and Northway dancers, storyteller Poldine Carlo]
A group of dancers from Northway and Tanacross demonstrates various Alaska Native dances onstage at the Festival of Native Arts. A man introduces two dancers, Bessie Barnabas and Eva Moffitt of the Salcha people, who are also dancing with the group. The other dancers are introduced (names are difficult to hear), and dancing continues. A man from Nenana introduces Poldine Carlo, who welcomes everyone to Fairbanks and then tells an Athabascan story once told to her by Jennie Huntington of Koyukuk. A woman is interviewed about her techniques for making birch bark baskets. A man is interviewed about his relief wood carvings. Jim Johnson of Tanana is interviewed about a miniature fishwheel and about his hand-built snowshoes and sleds. A man invites the audience to join dancers onstage, and many people dance. The audio on the original videotape cuts out briefly in a couple sections at the end.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Helen Barrett]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Helen Barrett]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews University of Alaska Anchorage professor Helen Barrett about technology in education. The program was recorded on February 15, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews John Lindeauer]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews John Lindeauer]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews John Lindeauer, a candidate for Governor, about his candidacy. The program was recorded on May 23, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Doug Fine]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Doug Fine]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews filmmaker Doug Fine about his new film, "Migration," being shot in Homer. The program was recorded on May 23, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Mary Sampson and Bill Wilkinson]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Mary Sampson and Bill Wilkinson]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews teachers Mary Sampson and Bill Wilkinson about SB36 and education in rural Alaska. The program was recorded on March 21, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Fran Ulmer]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Fran Ulmer]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer about SB36 and about Y2K issues . The program was recorded on March 21, 1998.
Inupiat Dance Songs
Inupiat Dance Songs
Members of the Frankson family of Point Hope perform a variety of Inupiat dance songs, including Paddling Sayuun, My Song, Little Diomede Sayuun, Ukamaqsiaq Sayuun, Atuutipiaq, Cape Prince of Wales Sayuun, the Happy Sayuun, the Love Song, Taliun, King Island Taliun, When I Want to Sing Sayuun, Miligruaq's Sayuun, Cape Prince of Wales Sayuun, Samaruna's Sayuun, Cape Prince of Wales Sayuun - How Shall We Proceed?, the Drinking Sayuun, When I Went to the Dancing Place Sayuun, the Children's Song, Let Me Scratch Them Sayuun, Taliun, and Nalukataq Song. The program was videotaped by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Media Services and assembled by the National Bilingual Materials Development Center. Members of the Frankson family appearing in the video recording are: David Frankson, Dinah Frankson, Ernest Frankson and Hilda Lizzie Frankson. The dances demonstrated correspond to a 1979 book titled "Inupiat Dance Songs" by Tupou L. Pulu.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews David Reaume]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews David Reaume]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews economist David Reaume about the economy and SB36. The program was recorded on March 21, 1998.
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Arthur Lake]
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Arthur Lake]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Native leader Arthur Lake about rural issues. The program was recorded on March 21, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Rus Pittman]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Rus Pittman]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Rus Pittman, CIO of the Alaska Native Medical Center, about Y2K and health care in rural Alaska. The program was recorded on February 13, 1999.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Jim Mitchell and Greg Lincoln]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Jim Mitchell and Greg Lincoln]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews teacher Jim Mitchell and webmaster Greg Lincoln about the arrival of the Internet in Toksook Bay, Alaska. The program was recorded on October 24, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher discusses Y2K]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher discusses Y2K]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher discusses Y2K. The program was recorded on October 24, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Robin Taylor]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Robin Taylor]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews state senator Robin Taylor about the gubernatorial election. The program was recorded on February 14, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Sean Parnell]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Sean Parnell]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews State Senator Sean Parnell about legislative priorities for the 1998 season. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Lyda Green]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Lyda Green]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews State Senator Lyda Green about legislative priorities for the 1998 season. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997.
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Jay Hammond - part 2]
Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Jay Hammond - part 2]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher continues his interview with Jay Hammond. The program was recorded on December 20, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Jay Hammond - part 1]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Jay Hammond - part 1]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews former Governor Jay Hammond about the permanent fund. The program was recorded on December 20, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Charmaine and Nirvana Ramos]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Charmaine and Nirvana Ramos]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Charmaine Ramos and her daughter Nirvana about Native Alaskans in Anchorage. The program was recorded on October 11, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Augie Hiebert, former CEO of Northern TV, about the history of radio and TV in Alaska. The program was recorded on March 15, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bill Bacon]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Bill Bacon]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews photographer Bill Bacon about filming wildlife in Alaska and about photographing in Tibet. The program was recorded on March 15, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Charlie Brown]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Charlie Brown]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Charlie Brown, president of TAL, about wireless telecommunication. The program was recorded on March15, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews David Reaume]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews David Reaume]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews economist David Reaume about the economy and education. The program was recorded on March 15, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Walter Bender - part 1]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Walter Bender - part 1]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Walter Bender, associate director of the MIT Media Lab, on "inventing the future." The program was recorded on April 6, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Walter Bender - part 2]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Walter Bender - part 2]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher continues his interview with Walter Bender. The program was recorded on April 6, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Rebecca Grandusky and Curt Madison]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Rebecca Grandusky and Curt Madison]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Rebecca Grandusky and Curt Madison of YKHC about health care in rural Alaska. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Martin Leonard]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Martin Leonard]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Martin Leonard, executive director of DDC, about telecommunications in Alaska. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Will Johnson]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Will Johnson]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Will Johnson, president of Yute Air, about bush airlines in Alaska. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Al Patten]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Al Patten]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Al Patten, a retired U.S. Navy serviceman, about the war in the Pacific and about Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The program was recorded on November 8, 1997.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Roger McShea]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Roger McShea]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews attorney and author Roger McShea about his recent book, The Last Great Spy. The program was recorded on September 19, 1998.
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Wes Carson]
[Alaska On Line: Red Boucher interviews Wes Carson]
In this episode of Alaska On Line, Red Boucher interviews Wes Carson about developing communication systems within Alaska.