Raising Ourselves

Description:

Born in 1960, the sixth of thirteen children, Velma Wallis comes of age in a two-room log cabin in remote Fort Yukon, Alaska. Raising Ourselves is an irresistible story of growing up Gwich'in. It is gritty and sobering yet filled with laughter even a to present. But hope pushes back hopelessness, and a new strength and wisdom emerge.

subjects: Social life and customs,  Gwich'in women,  Gwich'in Indians,  Alcohol use,  Alcoholism,  Biography,  American Indians,  Yupik,  Culture,  Manners and customs,  Alaska, biography,  Alaska, social life and customs,  Authors

People: Velma Wallis

Places: Fort Yukon,  Alaksa,  Alaska,  Fort Yukon (Alaska)