Diniizhoo Diniizhoo, a Gwich’in gathering place
Diniizhoo is a high hill overlooking Van Tat (Crow Flats), the great low bowl of lakes, creeks and marshland surrounded by mountains and high country on all sides but the southeast, where no major hills intervene between it and Ch’oodeenjik (the Porcupine River). Also known as Tsii’in’ Ddhàa, Game Mountain in English, and Potato Hill on maps, Diniizhoo directly overlooks…
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1. Andrew Tizya described Diniizhoo
by Andrew Tizya
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2. Charlie Peter Charlie described the 4 places Gwich’in gathered
by Charlie Peter Charlie
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3. Charlie Thomas’ grandfather’s tthał and his own muskratting lake are near Diniizhoo
by Charlie Thomas
- 4. Clara Tizya remembered playing as a child and people immigrating to live with Van Tat Gwich’in by Clara Tizya
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5. Hannah Netro shared what her father told her about Diniizhoo
by Hannah Netro
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6. John Joe Kyikavichik told about the games he played as a boy
by John Joe Kyikavichik
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7. Mary Kassi described some games she played as a girl
by Mary Kassi
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8. Mary Kassi related what her Elders told her about Diniizhoo
by Mary Kassi
