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Article: New books from the Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute. (New Publications).(Brief Article)
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- Arctic
- Article date:
- March 1, 2002
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Gwich'in ethnobotany and traditional land use are the subjects of two new books from the Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute (GSCI). Gwich'in Ethnobotany: Plants Used by the Gwich'in for Food, Medicine, Shelter and Tools, by Alestine Andre and Alan Fehr presents information recorded from Gwich'in elders on the use of 32 plants and 3 types of rocks and minerals. The book includes information on the Gwich'in names for these plants (in both the Gwichya Gwich'in and Teetl'it Gwich'in dialects), where they are found, and how they can be used. Several recipes for making medicine and preparing food are also included. The book can be used on its own, but is also part of a ...