Alfred Jackson - Oral history (07/07/2017)

Alfred Jackson - Oral history (07/07/2017)

Oral history interview with Alfred Jackson, Western Shoshone from Elko, NV, on 07/07/2017

Alfred Jackson addresses students at the Shoshone Community Language Initiative (SCLI) program at Great Basin College. Alfred Jackson speaks about the decay of the Shoshone culture, but also speaks about the steps necessary to preserve such a unique culture. He also speaks about his experiences growing up in the area, as well as how language is important in keeping up the traditions and values within the Shoshonean culture. He also tells the students about his experience Sun Dancing at different areas within and outside of the Great Basin region.
 
Presented at the 2017 Shoshone Community Language Initiative summer youth program (SCLI 17).

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07/07/2017 [07 July 2017]; 2017 July 07

James Hedrick [interviewer]; James Hedrick [GBIA/VHC]; University of Utah [streaming video]; Great Basin College; BARRICK Gold of North America

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English; Shoshoni

James Hedrick

Alfred Jackson

Great Basin College (Elko, NV)

Transcription in process

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