Vah Srigwehdli’
The One Who Survived
A man loses his people to famine. Heartbroken, he perseveres through much difficulty, harvesting fish and caribou, making a den to survive the harsh winter, with only Deetrù’– Raven – to keep him company. When spring comes, his resourcefulness becomes a gift to share once again. This lesser known long ago story exemplifies Gwich’in values that truly survive and offer hope for future generations.
- Storyteller Sarah (Joseph) Abel Chitze
- Writers Patti Flather, Brandon Kyikavichik, Leonard Linklater and Yvette Nolan
- Elder advisors Robert Bruce Jr., Stephen Frost Sr., Joel Peter
- Translators Jane Montgomery, Joel Peter, Marion Schafer, Brandon Kyikavichik
- Shitsuu Sarah/Narrator Marion Schafer
- Vah Srigwehdli’ Joel Peter
- Vijùu/His younger sister Donna Marie Frost
- Voo’ii/His uncle (mother’s brother) Leonard Linklater
- Shijyàa/Friend-Partner Tanner Coyne
- Deetrù’/Raven Sophia Flather
- Dinjii khehkai’/leader Darius Elias
- Vichi’/The Chief’s daughter Ciara Kakfwi-Frost
- Shitsuu Sarah/Narrator Linda Netro
- Vah Srigwehdli’ Charles Eshleman
- Vijùu/His younger sister Dorothy Frost
- Voo’ii/His uncle (mother’s brother) Bonnee Bingham
- Shijyàa/Friend-Partner Leonard Linklater
- Deetrù’/Raven Brianna Bingham
- Dinjii khehkai’/leader Clara Dionne
- Vichi’/The Chief’s daughter Maureen Charlie
- Director and Dramaturg Patti Flather
- Audio Producer, Sound Designer, Composer Jordy Walker
- Musicians Jordy Walker (composition, guitar), Alana Martinson (composition, violin), Darcy McCord (composition, cello), George McConkey (composition, harmonica)
- Vah Srigwehdli’s mourning song Leonard Linklater
- Production Stage Manager Léa Roy Bernatchez
- Production Assistant Leonard Linklater
- Sound Assistants Tanner Coyne and Stanley Grafton Njootli
- Youth Production Assistant Ciara Kakfwi-Frost
- Booklet editing, design, layout Patricia Halladay
- Illustrations Shae Garrett-Charlie
