Christopher Cox is an Associate Professor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University, where his work focuses on language documentation and revitalization. He was previously a Trudeau Foundation Scholar.
Dátł'ìshí Ts'ìká Elizabeth (Bessie) Meguinis (1883–1987) was a matriarch and knowledge keeper of the Tsuut'ina Nation who was widely known for taking care of many people at Tsuut'ina when they were ill. She led a rich life of knowledge and was a first-hand witness to many of the significant events in Tsuut'ina history that took place during the late 19th and 20th centuries. This collection presents a small selection of the traditional Tsuut'ina narratives and histories that she shared with others throughout her lifetime.
Ninàghá Tsitł'á William James (Willie) Little Bear (1912–1989) was the son of Ninàghá Tsitł'á James Little Bear and Dátł'ìshí Ts'ìká Bessie Meguinis. He was respected for his humour in storytelling. His account of The Woman Who Went Back North has been included in this collection as he recounted it to his nephew, Dit'óní Didlíshí Dr. Bruce Starlight.
Dit’óní Didlishí Bruce Starlight is a respected Language and Knowledge Keeper of the Tsuut’ina Nation. Since 1972, he has been involved in Tsuut’ina language education, research and reclamation initiatives at Tsuut’ina Nation, and is a recognized leader in the documentation, promotion, and revitalization of Dene languages.
