Han Indians. People Of The River. (Cover Title)

BOYD, BONNIE [ILLUSTRATIONS BY]

Publication: Printed for the Dawson Indian Band, 1988, Dawson City, Yukon

First edition. 8vo. Pictorial wrappers, 15 pp., illustrated from drawings and maps, bibliography. A brief history of the original peoples of northern Canada, focusing on their traditional life, the devastating impact of the gold rush that began in 1896, and current efforts to reclaim their land and heritage. Includes information on their history from early Western contact, the effects of the fur trade and missionization, and their displacement, while also examining their culture, social structure, and subsistence practices. Illustrations by Bonnie Boyd. Fine copy.