Angela Sidney
Angela Sidney, CM (January 4, 1902 – July 17, 1991) was a Tagish storyteller. She co-authored two narratives of traditional Tagish legends and a historical document of Tagish place names for southern Yukon. For her linguistics and ethnography contributions, Sidney received the Order of Canada, becoming the first Native woman from the Yukon to be so honoured.
"Well, I have no money to leave for my grandchildren. My stories are my wealth!"
Angela Sidney | |
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| Born | Ch'óonehte' Ma Stóow Angela Johns October 9, 1905 near Carcross |
| Died | April 9, 1990 |
| Occupation | Storyteller, author |
| Nationality | Yukon First Nations |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | Native culture |
| Subject | Folklore, traditions, place names |
| Notable awards | Order of Canada |
| Spouse | George Sidney, |
| Children | Ida Calmegane and 6 other children |
| Relatives | Skookum Jim Kate Carmack Dawson Charlie Johnny Johns (brother) |
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