Didee Didoo
Even if you are poor You can still shop at the free store The free store is no joke, ‘Cause you can buy an’ be broke…
Allan Benjamin is a poet, a cartoonist, a fiddle player and a snow shoe racer from Old Crow, Yukon. Allan is a Vuntut Gwich’in artist who provides cartoons and poems to What’s Up Yukon. He introduces us to two sets of characters who represent Allan
Even if you are poor You can still shop at the free store The free store is no joke, ‘Cause you can buy an’ be broke…
At first all the birds were white, And Eagle was their Chief. All the birds had a meeting. They decided to paint each other.
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You will see Dumbo the elephant You will hear Porky the pig You will touch Bambi You will see Woody the Woodpecker You will hear
Allan Benjamin is a poet, a cartoonist, a fiddle player and a snowshoe racer from Old Crow, Yukon.
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Construction Site: I always pick up nail and screws I always pick up boards I always pick up plywood I always pick up insulation
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I’m not even an animal yet …‘Cause I’m not as strong as a grizzly bear ‘Cause I’m not as big as a moose ‘Cause I’m not as fast as a fox‘
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The lady mooned the poor bear And he bit her in the rear The bear bit the poor spouse When she went to the outhouse
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Allen Benjamin’s Didee & Didoo: Ronald’s Liquor Cabinet…I think he has a big bottle of…
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When It’s 46 Below: Your ice cream won’t thaw out. Mosquitos won’t bite you. You won’t suffer from heat stroke.
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Didee Didoo: Due To Covid 19. Walmart will be closed in Old Crow Canadian Tire will be closed in Old Crow McDonald’s will be closed…
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Didee & Didoo: The caribou wades the creek in silence. Through the river, rocks and barely a ripple mark the caribou passage.
In the future we won’t need snowshoes, In the future we won’t go ice fishing. In the future we won’t need winter roads.
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Odile: Look at the beautiful trees! Allan: Where’s my chainsaw? Odile: Look at the cute fox! Allan: Where’s my trap? Odile: Look at the adorable
I used to eat smarties with Stevie I used to eat jelly beans with Adeline I used to eat jawbreakers with Ernest I used to
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If Goldilocks is my mother Charlie Brown is my father Jack Frost is my grandpa Gingerbread Man is my brother Jack and Jill are my
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I shovel dog poop. I shovel moose poop. I shovel caribou poop. I shovel rabbit poop. I shovel wolf poop. I shovel squirrel poop. I
Didoo survived without an electric knife. Didoo survived without an electric kettle. Didoo survived without a microwave. Didoo survived without a toaster. Didoo survived without
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I get high when I snowshoe. I get high when I canoe. I get high when I mush dogs. I get high when I bike.
Mary Kay outlived Big Joe. Sarah Baalam outlived Baalam. Eliza Steamboat outlived Robert. Annie Fredson outlived Daniel. Sarah Abel outlived Abel. Mary Thomas outlived John.
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I have to pack a bucket of water for Eliza Steamboat I have to pack a bucket of water for Robert Steamboat I have to
I have to know about gravitational torque I have to know about stride frequency I have to know about running tangents I have to know
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If I were a turtle, I wouldn’t need a bulletproof vest. If I were a kangaroo, I wouldn’t need a pocket. If I were a
Another Silly Poem Read More »
I went down to the Victoria Marathon And I got to see John Fogerty in concert John doesn’t need a cane to walk Because he
Let’s surprise Kelly, But not Martha. Let’s outnumber Peter, But not Stephen. Let’s pick on Tracy, But not on Bertha. Let’s hunt for Michael, But
We’re wise I use a frisbee for a plate. I use a parachute for a tent. I use a hardhat for a bowl. Uncle uses
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Inside Didee’s Purse You’ll find his knife. You’ll find his Bible. You’ll find his matches. You’ll find his rope. You’ll find his pipe. You’ll find
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They just like to play games They call each other names. Some of them look glad An’ some of them look mad. Their talk is
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There’s a peaceful little townOn the banks of the river.Where the wolf an’ the caribou roamThat’s where he calls his home.In summer there’s no nightsDays
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Didee’s name was Moses TizyaAn’ Didoo’s name was Martha Tizya.And they both used canes.Didoo Martha wore a hankerchiefAn’ Didee Moses wore Didee’s hat.Didee an’ Didoo
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I’m going to snowshow. I’m going to ski. I’m going to canoe. I’m going to bike. I’m going to run. I’m going to walk.
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Everyone knows Neil An’ he’s from the mouth of the Peel. Neil is a famous person Who comes from Ft. McPherson. Neil is even known
Didee & Didoo: Mouth of the Peel Read More »
My fiddle is a piece of mine. My guitar is a piece of mine. My wheelbarrow is a piece of mine. My snowshoes are a
Didee/Didoo: Piece of Mine Read More »
You have to run. You have to snowshoe. You have to canoe. You have to speed walk. You have to ski. You have to mush
Didee & Didoo: My Definition of an Elder Read More »
The Carcross sargent flew the torch to Old Crow An’ our job was to take it to Ft. McPherson. The torch will travel to every
Didee & Didoo: Ranger Torch Relay Read More »
His name is Dean An’ he’s not even a teen. He’s not even a man But he knows the land. He’ll teach us older guys
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I didn’t need my snowshoes. I didn’t need my skis. I didn’t need my skates. I didn’t need my snowboard. I didn’t need my kicksled.
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Merry Christmas to Ellen and Robert Bruce. Merry Christmas to Hannah and Joe Netro. Merry Christmas to Jessie and Charlie Thomas. Merry Christmas to Fanny
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I know this man from Old Crow Who’s a kind and gentle soul. He was raised by his Didoo She taught him all that she
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When I train, I tolerate pain. Sometimes I feel lazy And a bit crazy. When I’m sore, I feel poor. Sometimes I get hurt An’
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I won’t saw wood. I won’t go snowshoeing. I won’t go skiing. I won’t go running. I won’t go walking. I won’t pack water. I
Didee & Didoo: When It’s 100 Below Read More »
‘Cause I can use my bass fiddle for a canoe. ‘Cause I can use my fiddle for a paddle. ‘Cause I can use my fiddle
Didee & Didoo: Good to be a Musician Read More »
Jesus Christ shat’in iindhan—Jesus loves me. Nichih gwanat’in—looking forward Nohjuu Ts’an—looking back Ohtsii Kwaa—Don’t waste. Ch’iitsii gwadal—hardware Taih kak zheh gwichoo—mansion on the hill Diiti’
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‘Cause I’ll save the psychiatrist. ‘Cause I’ll save the psychologist. ‘Cause I’ll save the professor. ‘Cause I’ll save the counselor. ‘Cause I’ll save the scientist.
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I like to see animals on all fours
And I see their tracks outdoors
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Sometimes I can’t think And I can’t write in ink. When my mind is not bright I have nothing to write.
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’Cause I remembered William Chitze (Fort McPherson).
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They won’t detect dry fish
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Our ancestors made everything…
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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At the caribou calving grounds There’s only wildlife sounds. The water is clear an’ clean And the land is so pristine. It’s a place for
Didee & Didoo: Sacred Caribou Calving Grounds Read More »
We don’t pack water anymore. We don’t vote with our hands anymore. They don’t sign their names with an “X” anymore. We don’t buy from
Didee & Didoo: Times are Changing Read More »
We buy tea and coffee. We buy flour and sugar. We buy rice and oats. We buy beans and bacon. We buy dry fruit and
Didee & Didoo: At the Trading Post Read More »
I always bring my piano. I always bring my TV. I always bring my computer. I always bring my microwave. I always bring my fridge.
Aklavik adopted Albert Frost Inuvik adopted Winston Moses Ross River adopted Henry Nukon Fort Yukon adopted Diane Jonas Chalkyitsik adopted Simon Francis Dawson adopted Sharon
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It can go in reverse. I don’t need insurance.
Didee & Didoo: My Wheelbarrow Read More »
I don’t know the word “slow” I only know the word “go” The runners were top notch An’ we raced against the watch. I just
I’m the doctor I’m the minister I’m the police I’m the carpenter I’m the cook I’m the gunsmith I’m the blacksmith I’m the butcher I’m
Didee & Didoo: At my camp Read More »
She came, she saw, we conquered Grandma’s name is Clara Frost She came, she saw, we conquered. We’re proud to be her rangers. We’re proud
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Didoo’s Trunk That’s where she kept her knife. That’s where she kept her awl. That’s where she kept her file. That’s where she kept her
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Our long time “Didee and Didoo” cartoonist and poet Allan Benjamin from Old Crow is excited to introduce his new Shoo’ii and Sheek’aii cartoons and
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DON’T DRINK. DON’T DO DRUGS. DON’T SMOKE. DON’T CHEW SNUFF. DON’T EAT JUNK FOOD. DON’T GAMBLE. EXERCISE. WORK. DON’T BORROW. DON’T LEND. DON’T BRAG. DON’T
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I HAVE TO HAVE THE BEST ORGANIC DIET. I HAVE TO HAVE THE BEST AND LIGHTEST EQUIPMENT. I HAVE TO BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ON TRAINING METHODS.
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HE WAKES UP AT FOUR AND HE’S OUT THE DOOR. HE’S UP BEFORE THE SUN AN’ HE GOES FOR A RUN. ALLAN DOESN’T LIKE TO
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WE ALL REMEMBERED BLOOMERS NOW THEY CALL US BABY BOOMERS. WE ALL USED TO BE NEW NOW WE’RE LIKE AN OLD SHOE. WE USED TO
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MARTHA MOSES WAS MARRIED TO MOSES TIZYA. MARY RUFUS WAS MARRIED TO RUFUS NETRO. MARY PAUL WAS MARRIED TO PAUL BEN KASSI. MARY LAZARUS WAS
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*EAT THIS RICE ALL MUDDY. WHY DON’T YOU THUCK OFF. THUCK YOU. DON’T THUCK AROUND. THUCKER. *FUTHER MUCKER. WELL I’LL BE THUCK ME. YOU THUCKIN
DIDEE & DIDOO: THOU SHALT NOT SWEAR Read More »
You can go dog mushing. You can go snow shoeing. You can go skiing. You can go skating. You can make a snowman. You can
DIDEE & DIDOO: Embrace Winter Read More »
I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO ENGLAND BUT I’VE BEEN TO CARIBOU LOOKOUT. IHAVE NEVER BEEN TO FRANCE BUT I’VE BEEN TO RAMPART HOUSE. I HAVE
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I STILL HAVE MY WINGS. I STILL HAVE MY TAIL. I STILL HAVE MY CLAWS. I STILL HAVE MY FINS. I STILL HAVE MY HORNS.
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I STILL HAVE MY WINGS. I STILL HAVE MY TAIL. I STILL HAVE MY CLAWS. I STILL HAVE MY FINS. I STILL HAVE MY HORNS.
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YOU’LL SEE LOTS OF CARIBOU. YOU’LL SEE LOTS OF MOOSE. YOU’LL SEE LOTS OF MARTEN. YOU’LL SEE LOTS OF SQUIRRELS. YOU’LL SEE LOTS OF WOLVES.
Didee & Didoo: OLD CROW ZOO Read More »
WE DON’T KEEP TRACK OF TIME AN’ WE DON’T THINK IT’S A CRIME. OUR ALARM GOES ON AT EIGHT BUT WE LIKE TO BE LATE.
Didee & Didoo: INDIAN TIME Read More »
I’M OVER THE HILL TO RUN UP THE HILL. I NEVER RAN IT BEFORE BUT I KNOW IT’S SORT. I’LL GIVE IT A TRY BUT
Didee & Didoo: Dome Run Read More »
I Snowshoed at… ANCHORAGE – IDITASHOE FT YUKON – ICE KING CLASSIC DAWSON – AWG SNOWSHOE TRIALS OLD CROW – EASTER CARNIVAL FT MCPHERSON –
Didee & Didoo: I SNOWSHOED AT… I FIDDLED AT… Read More »
REGGIE LEACH – NHL HOCKEY PLAYER. GEORGE CHUVALO – PROFESSIONAL BOXER. CHIEF PETER MOSES – BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL. PIERRE TRUDEAU – PRIME MINISTER. GEORGE ATTLA
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Didee & Didoo by Allen Benjamin: At Old Crow WE DON’T HAVE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. WE DON’T HAVE ELEVATORS. WE DON’T HAVE BRIDGES. WE DON’T HAVE
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I CAN SLEEP. I’M NOT NERVOUS. I CAN BREATHE. I CAN TALK. I DON’T CHOKE. MY HEART BEATS NORMAL. I’M NOT STIFF. I CAN KEEP
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I CAN’T SLEEP. I SHAKE. I’M NERVOUS. I CAN’T BREATHE. I CAN’T TALK. I ALMOST CHOKE. MY HEART BEATS FAST. I GET STIFF. I CAN’T
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THEY WALK ON TWO FEET. THEY DON’T HAVE TAILS. THEY DON’T BARK. THEY DON’T PANT. THEY DON’T HAVE FUR. THEY DON’T HAVE HORNS. THEY DON’T
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THEY WORK OVERTIME TO COMMIT CRIME. THEIR MANNERS THEY DON’T USE AN’ THEY LIKE TO ABUSE. THEY LIKE TO ROB AN’ THAT’S THEIR JOB. THEY
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SERIOUS TRAINING I’M A VUNTUT GWICHIN ATHLETE AND I ALWAYS COMPETE. I’LL RUN WHEN IT’S SNOWING OR RAINING BECAUSE I’M IN SERIOUS TRAINING. I DON’T
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DIDOO COULDN’T WRITE OR READ SO THESE THINGS SHE DIDN’T NEED. DIDOO NEVER HAD A MEASURING CUP. DIDOO NEVER HAD MEASURING SPOONS. DIDOO NEVER HAD
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YOUR TEAM IS NEVER IN THE LEAD ‘CAUSE THEY DON’T HAVE THE SPEED. THEY’RE ALWAYS LAST ‘CAUSE THEY’RE NOT FAST. YOU’RE THE LAST TO THE
Didee & Didoo: RED LANTERN Read More »
DON’T SHOOT CARIBOU AND MOOSE WHEN THEY’RE RUTTING. THREE RIFLE SHOTS MEANS “DISTRESS.” CHECK ICE THICKNESS BEFORE CROSSING. WEAR SUNGLASSES IN THE SPRING TIME. STAY
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FIDDLES COST TOO MUCH THEY WOULDN’T LET ME TOUCH. SO WHEN I WAS LITTLE I MADE MY OWN FIDDLE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A LOON BUT
Didee & Didoo: I MADE A FIDDLE Read More »
THERE’S ALL KINDS OF FORTS. THERE’S FORT YUKON, ALASKA. THERE’S FORT MCPHERSON, NWT. THERE’S FORT SELKIRK, YUKON. THERE’S FORT GOOD HOPE, NWT. THERE’S FORT PROVIDENCE,
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WHEN I MENTION MY GYM IT DOESN’T HAVE A BASKETBALL RIM. MY GYM IS THE GREAT OUTDOORS I SHARE IT WITH ANIMALS ON ALL FOURS.
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THEY MAKE A BALL ROUND AN’ THEY THROW IT AROUND. WHEN THEY PLAY FOR THE GREY CUP THEY KICK THE BALL WAY UP. THE BALL
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THEY EAT WILLOW LEAVES IN THE AUTUMN AN’ ONLY RABBIT EATS AT THE BOTTOM. MOOSE AND RABBIT MADE A DEAL SO THAT THEY’LL BOTH HAVE
Didee & Didoo: MOOSE AND RABBIT Read More »
I HAVE NEVER SEEN A HORSE. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A VULTURE. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A ZEBRA. I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN ELEPHANT. I
Didee & Didoo: WHEN I GO HUNTING Read More »
WILLOW MAN IS HIS NAME AN’ HIS ARROW HE LIKES TO AIM. HE’S AS STRONG AS A BEAR AN’ HE HUNTS WITH A SPEAR. WILLOW
Didee & Didoo: WILLOW MAN Read More »
I CALL THOSE MY AUNTIE HE AN’ HE CALL THOSE UNCLE SHE. THOSE AUNTIE HE’S NOT THAT NEW AND SNUFF HE ALWAYS CHEW. I THINK
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THEY WENT FOR A SHORT RIDE BUT LUCKILY NO ONE DIED. IN THE WATER THEY MADE A SPLASH WHEN THE HELICOPTER MADE A CRASH. THE
Didee & Didoo: HELICOPTER CRASH Read More »
I CAN STILL SNOWSHOE. I CAN STILL RUN. I CAN STILL BIKE. I CAN STILL CANOE. I CAN STILL MUSH DOGS. I CAN STILL SKI.
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BECAUSE I KNOW HOW TO SNOWSHOE. BECAUSE I KNOW HOW TO CANOE. BECAUSE I KNOW HOW TO HUNT. BECAUSE I KNOW HOW TO FISH. BECAUSE
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THEY’RE HAVING A STRONG MEETING. LIBERAL IS STRONG GOVERNMENT. AMERICAN SIDE MAKE STRONG LAW. SANTA CLAUS GIVE ME STRONG PRESENT. OLD CHIEF GOT STRONG NAME.
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I don’t have paws. I don’t have a tail. I don’t have horns. I don’t have hoofs. I don’t have feathers. I don’t have fins.
Didee & Didoo: I Wish I Had Wings Read More »
YOU CAN STILL USE YOUR WHEELBARROW. YOU CAN STILL USE YOUR AXE. YOU CAN STILL USE YOUR HANDSAW. YOU CAN STILL SEE WITH YOUR CANDLE.
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GOOD SAMARITANS ALWAYS CARE AND THEY ALWAYS LIKE TO SHARE. THEY WORK FOR GOD ABOVE GIVING IS HOW THEY SHOW THEIR LOVE. THEY’LL GIVE YOU
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I ALWAYS SIT AND THINK AND I WRITE IT IN INK. I ALWAYS THINK LOTS AN’ I WRITE DOWN MY THOTS. MY IDEAS GET BIGGER
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BUT I KNOW HOW TO TRAP BUT I KNOW HOW TO HUNT BUT I KNOW HOW TO FISH BUT I KNOW HOW TO PADDLE BUT
Didee & Didoo: I NEVER HAD A DIDEE Read More »
’When I mention my gym, it doesn’t have a basketball rim. My gym is the great outdoors, I share it with animals on all fours.
Didee & Didoo: My Gym Read More »
I ALWAYS SEEM TO FIND MRS. WRONG AND OUR LOVE DON’T LAST TOO LONG. THEY ALWAYS GIVE ME A SHOVE AND I CAN’T FIND TRUE
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When I Go For My Walks I Wear Out My Socks. I Wear Out My Soles And My Shoes Has Holes. I Always Walk With
Didee & Didoo: WALKS Read More »
DO THEY HAVE LEFT-HANDED CUPS? DO THEY HAVE LEFT-HANDED HATS? DO THEY HAVE LEFT-HANDED PENCILS? DO THEY HAVE LEFT-HANDED PADDLES? DO THEY HAVE LEFT-HANDED AXES?
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DOGS KNOW WHEN YOU’RE HURT AN’ THEY KNOW HOW TO COMFORT. DOGGIES ARE SO SMART AN’ THEY’LL HEAL YOUR HEART. THEY CAN READ YOUR MIND
Didee & Didoo: SMARTEST ANIMAL Read More »
HARD TIMES ARE COMING AND THERE WILL BE BUMMING. TIMES WILL BE TOUGH AND THERE WON’T BE ENOUGH. ON THE LAND WE HAVE TO SURVIVE
Didee & Didoo: Depression Read More »
I’VE HEARD THEM ALL SOME ARE PRETTY TALL. SOME ARE AS TALL AS A GIRAFFE AND THEY’LL MAKE YOU LAUGH. THEIR STORIES ARE SO FUNNY
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WHEN I SEE A SWAN I KNOW WINTER IS GONE. WHEN I SEE A BEAR I KNOW SPING IS HERE. THERE IS NO MORE SNOW
Didee & Didoo: Surviving Spring Read More »
THEY DIDN’T EXPECT HIM TO WIN FIRST PRIZE BUT THEY WERE IN FOR A SURPRISE. HE CAME FOR THE BIG DOG RACE HE WASN’T EXPECTED
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WINTER IS FINALLY GONE IT’S GREAT TO SEE A SWAN. IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN WE’LL SEE A BEAR. IT’S NICE TO SEE
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SOME PEOPLE ARE QUIET AN’ THEY WON’T CAUSE A RIOT. THEY JUST LIKE TO BE ALONE AN’ THEY DON’T LIKE A PHONE. QUIET PEOPLE ARE
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I WORK AT THE OLD CROW AIRPORT AND I GIVE A WEATHER REPORT. I LOVE WHERE I WORK AN’ I TALK TO THE PILOT OF
Didee & Didoo: I LOVE WHERE I WORK Read More »
WE WENT IN THE BUSH TO FIRE FIGHT BUT THERE WAS NO FOOD TO BITE. BUNCH OF US WERE ON A FIRE CREW BUT WE
Didee & Didoo: Forgot the Grub Read More »
ALL THE LADIES WORE HANKERCHIEFS. EVERYONE HAD HIGH CACHES. ALL THE ELDERS SMOKED PIPES. EVERYONE USED DOGTEAMS. WE MADE OUR OWN TOYS. EVERYONE HAD BIBLE
Didee & Didoo: When I was a Kid Read More »
YOU Moses can buy a gaslamp an’ everything for his camp. Neil can buy muskrat traps and old time caps. Eliza can buy pots an’
Didee & Didoo: Trading Post Read More »
Neil McDonald (Interpreter). Eliza Ben Kassi (Sharing). Rev. Joe Kay (God). Myra Kay (Sharing). Peter Charlie (Discipline). Mary Charlie (Discipline). Charlie P. Charlie (Music). Ellen
Didee & Didoo: The Never Drank Read More »
When I was with didoo she made me happy. When I was with didoo she made me wise. When I was with didoo she made
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Even if you’re famous. Even if you’re rich. Even if you’re healthy. Even if you’re educated. Even if you’re strong. Even if you’re lucky. Even
You’re Still Gonna Die Read More »
Gwichin lived a nomadic life using stone axe an’ bone knife. They lived in caribou skin tents an’ Gwichins made caribou fence. In winter they
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Vuntut Gwinchins” Read More »
I think I looked pale an’ I almost kicked the pail. I was feeling worse so I went to see the nurse. She hooked me
Didee & Didoo: Poem “I Almost Kicked the Pail” Read More »
My tickle is broken! Draw your name! Look at the fish tracks! Are you going to Whitehorse yesterday? Push on the rope! My ski doo
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Doesn’t Make Sense” Read More »
They’ll hand you a paper An’ a pencil with a taper. If you mark the wrong place You’re allowed to erase. If you really think
Didee & Didoo: Poem “Test” Read More »
WHEN YOU START TO COUGH YOU’LL TAKE THE DAY OFF. YOU WILL FEEL SORE AN’ YOU WILL LOOK POOR. YOU’LL HAVE A SORE CHEST AN’
Didee & Didoo: Poem “Flu Season” Read More »
They don’t care how we feel cannibals just want a free meal. They like our delicious flesh an’ cannibals like us fresh. They don’t care
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Cannibals” Read More »
Even if I’m sore I’ll still push on. When I feel poor I always push on. When I’m lonely I just push on. If I
Didee & Didoo – Poem “I Have to Push On” Read More »
We don’t have a store so we’re really poor. We can’t even shop ‘cause they came to a stop. We could even die because we can’t
Didee & Didoo: No Store Read More »
She still love me but then there’s three. She has a pair she likes to share. She can choose an’ one will lose. She’s not
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Love Triangle” Read More »
I Have Everything The northern lights are my TV. An eagle is my kite. Calm water is my mirror. The North Star is my compass.
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Didee & Didoo: Nomadic Life They followed the caribou herds an’ they hunted migratory birds. Gwichins moved all over the place or hunger they would
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I think about Didoo When I’m hungry I think about Didoo. When I’m alone I think about Didoo. When I’m broke I think about Didoo.
Didee & Didoo – Poem “I think about Didoo” Read More »
SO MUCH TO DO Little old ladies are sweet an’ they have little feet. They pretend to be mad but they’re always glad. Their English
Didee & Didoo – Poem “So Much To Do” Read More »
Walks When I go for my walks I wear out my socks. I wear out my soles and my shoes has holes. I always walk
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In Heaven We will never die an’ we’ll never cry. We’ll never be sad an’ nobody gets mad. There is no grief an’ there is
Didee & Didoo – Poem “In Heaven” Read More »
Playing With Words My honey likes honey. That fly can’t fly. An ant bit my aunt. my son likes the sun. Don’t swallow that swallow.
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You are wise if you improvise. You have knowledge not learned in college. You make plans using your hands. You use tools not following rules.
Didee & Didoo: Poem “Improvise” Read More »
Uncle Don Uncle Don was born at Bluefish and he always hunt and fish. Uncle Don is my mom’s brother an’ Clara Frost is his
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Uncle Don” Read More »
Thin Ice When you are on thin ice you have to think twice. If you make one mistake you can fall in the lake. If
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Busy Beaver They work nonstop but they don’t chop. They don’t use a saw they use their jaw. A busy beaver doesn’t use a cleaver.
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There’s a peaceful little town on the banks of the river where the wolf an’ caribou roan That’s where she calls her home. In summer
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Gwichin Princess” Read More »
Depression Hard times are coming an’ there will be bumming. Times will be tough an’ there won’t be enough. On the land we have to
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Depression” Read More »
Anyone who reads What’s up Yukon regularly will have come across the comic strip, Didee & Didoo. The comic was created by Old Crow resident,
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Sorry Folks No Poem This week
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Sorry Folks No Poem This week
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Caribou Legs First he kicked his drug habit now he runs as fast as a rabbit. He runs many miles on mother earth and his
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STANLEY CUP SEASON When it’s Stanley cup season It’s almost like treason. Dougie never misses a playoff and his TV is never off. He turns
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His name is Gerald Nukon From Old Crow Yukon. He always says “Hi!” An’ he’s a pretty cool guy. Gerald is such a great lad
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HOPE Don’t ever say nope ‘cause there’s always hope. Even if you don’t have soap You’ll always have hope. If you don’t have bug dope
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY – A. BENJAMIN I DON’T LIKE TO WRITE ABOUT MYSELF ‘CAUSE SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE AN ELF. I WAS BORN UP IN OLD CROW
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Sarah Abel HER NAME IS SARAH ABEL AN’ SHE PRAYED AT THE COMMUNION TABLE. SHE WAS AN OLD CROW RESIDENT AND SHE WAS THE W.A. PRESIDENT SARAH WAS
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Tour Guide When I’m a tour guide I like walking outside. When I show tourists our town We use a wheelbarrow to get around. When
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Mary Tizya I REALLY LOVE THIS PERSON SHE CAME FROM FT McPHERSON. THEN SHE BECAME ROSS’S WIFE AN’ LIVED IN OLD CROW MOST OF HER
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Just for Today Yesterday is history an’ tomorrow is a mystery. For yesterday I don’t worry an’ tomorrow I’m not in a hurry. If I
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Sorry Folks no poem this week
Didee & Didoo – Cartoon “Hair” Read More »
Sorry Folks No Poem This Week.
Didee & Didoo – Cartoon “Love” Read More »
FASTING WE ALL NEED TO FAST ‘CAUSE THEY DID IT IN THE PAST. SOMETIMES FOOD I DON’T TOUCH ‘CAUSE I DON’T EAT TOO MUCH. I
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CULTURE CAMP IF YOU GO TO THE CULTURE CAMP YOU WILL FEEL LIKE A CHAMP. IT IS IN AN OUTDOOR SCHOOL BUT IT IS REALLY
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JUST FOR TODAY YESTERDAY IS HISTORY AN’ TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY. FOR YESTERDAY I DON’T WORRY AN’ TOMORROW I’M NOT IN A HURRY. IF I
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SEX EDUCATION IT WASN’T TOUGHT IN OUR SCHOOL MAYBE THEY THOUGHT IT WAS CRUEL. WE NEVER LEARNED FROM A TEXT ‘CAUSE THEY NEVER TAUGHT US
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WALK A MILE WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES? WELL I HAVE SOME BAD NEWS. HER SHOES ARE SMALL SIZE WHICH IS NOT MADE FOR
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HOT SPELL YOU DON’T THINK ABOUT YOUR WINTER CLOTHES AN’ YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR NOSE. YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR SEAT AND YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR
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GOD STAND BY ME WHEN I’M FEELING DOWN AND I HAVE A FROWN GOD STAND BY ME! WHEN IT’S ALL BAD NEWS AND I HAVE
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DAVID MY FRIEND, DAVID, IS A GOOD MECHANIC AND HE LIKES TO EAT DRY MEAT AND BANNOCK. ON OLD CROW MOUNTAIN HE HAS A TENT
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COLD RUSH IN THE SUMMER THE MOSQUITOS WILL BITE IN THE WINTER THE FROST WILL BITE. WHEN YOU GO TO THE OUTHOUSE YOU WEAR YOUR
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BEST COACH DIDOO WAS THE BEST COACH ‘CAUSE SHE HAD THE WINNING APPROACH. SHE SHOWED ME HOW TO RUN ON SNOWSHOES AN’ SHE NEVER TAUGHT
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SEWER TRUCK GUYS THEY GO ON THEIR DAILY TOUR WHEN THEY PUMP THE SEWER. THESE ARE THE GUYS WE SHOULD THANK WHEN THEY EMPTY OUR
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SOMETIMES I’M DUMB SOMETIMES MY MIND IS BLANK LIKE AN EMPTY GAS TANK. SOMETIMES I CAN’T THINK AN’ MY MEMORY IS ON THE BRINK. SOMETIMES
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MY NEW WORDS INSTEAD OF CARIBOU MEETING YOU CAN SAY CARIBOU MEATING. INSTEAD OF EDIBLE YOU CAN SAY EATABLE THEY SPELL SEAGULL BUT I SPELL
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FREE STORE YOU WON’T FEEL POOR SHOPPING AT THE FREE STORE. I’M NOT TELLING YOU A JOKE YOU CAN SHOP VEN IF YOU’RE BROKE. YOU
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COLD RUSH IN THE SUMMER THE MOSQUITOS WILL BITE IN THE WINTER THE FROST WILL BITE. WHEN YOU GO TO THE OUTHOUSE YOU WEAR YOUR
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TOUGHEST GWICHIN SHE WAS AS TOUGH AS ROCKS MY GREAT GRANDMA MARGARET BLACKFOX. SHE WAS THE TOUGHEST GWICHIN ‘CAUSE ANY RACE SHE CAN WIN. DIDOO
Didee & Didoo – Poem “TOUGHEST GWICHIN” Read More »
BILL SMITH HIS NAME IS BILL SMITH, AND TABITH HE STAY WITH. SHE WAS HIS GWITCH’IN WIFE, AND THEY LIKE THE BUSH LIFE. BILL WAS
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THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ELDER I SEE THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ELDER NOT THROUGH THE HELMET OF A WELDER. IF YOU SEE THROUGH
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DARIUS HE’S A GWITCH’IN ATHLETE, THAT LIKES TO COMPETE HIS NAME IS DARIUS, AND HE’S VERY SERIOUS. HE’S A PRO, FROM OLD CROW HE THREW
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CHECK UP WHEN I GO FOR A CHECK UP THEY MAKE ME PEE IN A CUP. I HOPE I DON’T LOOK PALE WHEN I STAND
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SEWING MY AUNTIE MAKES EXTRA BUCKS WHEN SHE SEWS MUKLUKS. WHEN SHE SEWS BEAVER MITTS AUNTIE NEVER CALLS IT QUITS. SHE MAKES TEA IN DIPPERS
Didee & Didoo – Poem “SEWING “ Read More »
THE GREAT OUTDOORS ANIMALS ON ALL FOURS, LIVE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. ANIMALS GIVE BIRTH, ON THEIR MOTHER EARTH. THIS IS THEIR HOME, WHERE THEY
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CRYING I CONSIDER MYSELF A STRONG GUY, BUT I ALWAYS SEEM TO CRY. I DON’T EVEN HAVE TO TRY, ‘CAUSE I KNOW HOW TO CRY.
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Cry” Read More »
TUG OF WAR THEIR TITLE THEY ALWAYS DEFEND, AND THEY ALWAYS BEAT THE MEN. TUG OF WAR IS A CONTEST, TO SEE WHO IS THE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “TUG OF WAR “ Read More »
I ALWAYS SIT AND THINK AND I WRITE IT IN INK I ALWAYS THINK LOTS AN’ I WRITE DOWN MY THOTS MY IDEAS GET BIGGER
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Thinking” Read More »
Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
Didee & Didoo – Cartoon “Paddle” Read More »
TERRY FOX IF YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING IN, AND YOU’RE NOT LIKELY TO WIN, JUST REMEMBER TERRY FOX, AND HIS WISE TALKS. HE IS AN
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MY OLDER BROTHER WE GREW UP IN OLD CROW YUKON ME AND MY FRIEND WILLIAM NUKON. HE WAS LIKE MY OLDER BROTHER AN’ HE WAS
Didee & Didoo – Poem “MY OLDER BROTHER” Read More »
WHITESTONE TRIP IT WAS IN 1976 IN THE SPRING WHEN THE BIRDS STARTED TO SING. WE BUILT A SMALL WOODEN SHIP TO GO ON
Didee & Didoo – Poem “WHITESTONE TRIP” Read More »
WINTER IS GONE WHEN I SEE A SWAN I KNOW WINTER IS GONE. WHEN I HEAR A ROBIN SING I KNOW ITS FINALLY SPRING. WE
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BEING A DOG I DON’T THINK I WOULD BE A HOG ‘CAUSE I’D RATHER BE A DOG. I DON’T THINK I WANT TO BE A
Didee & Didoo – Poem “BEING A DOG “ Read More »
HOT SPELL YOU DON’T THINK ABOUT YOUR WINTER CLOTHES AN’ YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR NOSE. YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR SEAT AN’ YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Hot Spell” Read More »
She was born in Old Crow, under a colourful rainbow, where the caribou roam, this is where she calls home. There the snow is so
Didee & Didoo – Poem “She” Read More »
I come from Old Crow, where the Porcupine River flow. A small isolated log cabin town, where you’ll hear my fiddle sound. I am from
Didee & Didoo – Poem “I Come From Old Crow” Read More »
Walk a mile in her shoes? Well, I have some bad news. Her shoes are small size, which is not made for guys. Her high
Didee & Didoo – Poem “WALK A MILE” Read More »
Long ago they never use padlocks, and doors we never locks. Nobody would take your stuff, because stealing was unheard of. The way people live,
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Long Ago” Read More »
When you look into our elders’ eyes, you can tell that they are wise. When you hold their hand, it’s obvious they lived off the
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Elder’s Eyes” Read More »
AUTOBIOGRAPHY I DON’T LIKE TO WRITE ABOUT MYSELF ‘CAUSE SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE AN ELF. I WAS BORN UP IN OLD CROW WHERE THE PORCUPINE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “AUTOBIOGRAPHY” Read More »
His name was Chief Peter Moses, he was my Grandpa I supposes. Clara Frost was my Grandmother, and Peter was her older brother. This story
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Chief Peter Moses” Read More »
The Jackson Brothers had a boat, but I guess it wasn’t made to float. The brothers had a freight barge, and the pilot should’ve been
Didee & Didoo – Poem “The Jackson Brothers” Read More »
George Attla is an Alaskan, and his tribe is Athabaskan. Since he was a young boy, dog racing was his joy. George comes from a
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HOPE DON’T EVER SAY NOPE ‘CAUSE THERE’S ALWAYS HOPE. EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE SOAP YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE HOPE. IF YOU DON’T HAVE BUG DOPE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Hope” Read More »
She came across the border, and became a news reporter. Eagle, Alaska she left behind, and Old Crow she did find. Edith Josie is her
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THE BIG RACE I SNOWSHOE RACED AT FT McPHERSON AND I’M A FIT AND HEALTHY PERSON. THEY TOOK THE LEAD ‘CAUSE THEY HAD THE SPEED.
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BEST COACH DIDOO WAS THE BEST COACH ‘CAUSE SHE HAD THE WINNING APPROACH. SHE SHOWED ME HOW TO RUN ON SNOWSHOES AN’ SHE NEVER TAUGHT
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Best Coach” Read More »
The Bushman The Brushman had a lonely life, so he went out lookin’ for a wife. He built a birchbark canoe, a canoe built for
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The Patrol In December of 1910, a patrol of four policemen, with four-dog team, a routine patrol it seems. They would not return, everyone would
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FEEDING TIME MY POODLE ATE NOODLES. THAT SPIDER ATE APPLE CIDER. MY DOGS ATE FROGS. THOSE APES ATE GRAPES. MY GOATS ATE OATS. THAT OTTER
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Feeding Time” Read More »
Eliza Steamboat I never knew where she got her name, but from Old Crow she came. She lived to be very old, and her cane
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Eliza Steamboat” Read More »
The Bishop who ate his mukluks, was almost out of lucks. Bishop Stringer and his guide, set out across the Rat River Divide. From Fort
Didee & Didoo – Poem “The Bishop who ate his mukluks” Read More »
GWICH’IN GATHERING I’M PROUD TO BE A GWITCHIN FROM OLD CROW, YUKON A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL LAUGH WITH DICK NUKON. YOU’LL LISTEN TO FUNNY
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UNCLE’S ENGLISH IF YOU HEAR UNCLE SPEAK HIS ENGLISH IS VERY WEAK HE DON’T LIKE TO TALK RIGHT AN’ THAT’S THE WAY HE WRITE. WHEN
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My friend, David, is a good mechanic, and he likes to eat dry meat and bannock. On Old Crow Mountain he has a tent, so
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CULTURE SHOCK MOSES HAD A CULTURE SHOCK HE HAD ‘CAUSE KICKER MADE HIM GAWK. CLARA HAD A CULTURE SHOCK WHEN SHE HEARD ROCK. AMPOS HAD A
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Culture Shock” Read More »
My Mom is from Old Crow, and she is a pro. She was ski champion in 1963, it was natural for her to ski. Father
Didee & Didoo – Poem “My Mom” Read More »
Raven, raven on my roof, how you make it rattle. You’d think your claws were little hoofs as back and forth you prattle. All winter
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Joe and Annie Henry were married over 80 years, which means for each other they really cares. A record which made it in the world
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Joe and Annie Henry” Read More »
We used to play at the sawmill, sliding on the sawdust hill. When their work was done, it was our turn to have fun. When
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Sawmill” Read More »
Granny’s Money When her cheque she got, my Granny is big shot. Granny didn’t know how to count, but she sure knew her cheque amount.
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Granny’s Money” Read More »
Wilfred Charlie is his name, and dog mushing is his game. He comes from Carmacks, where you’ll see his dog team tracks. Behind his dog
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LOST TRIBE There’s a story told about a lost tribe, let’s sit down and let Grandpa describe. He told us of the place they were
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“Darius” He’s a Gwitch’in athlete, who likes to compete. His name is Darius, and he’s very serious. He’s a pro, from Old Crow. He threw
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“CALVING GROUNDS” We must protect the calving grounds, so that oil rigs and pipelines are out of bounds. It’s the cleanest place on Earth, where
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“LONG GUNS” Long guns they used to make, so more beaver pelts they would take. Beaver pelts were piled high, so that long guns they
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Their names are Didee an’ Didoo, Grandpa an’ Grandma for me an’ you. Their pipes they’re always smokin’, and their English is broken. Didoo is
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BILL SMITH His name is Bill Smith, and Tabitha he stay with. She was his Gwitch’in wife, and they like the bush life. Bill was
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DARE DEVIL YOU WANTED US TO FALL SO YOU SOLD US ALCOHOL. YOU KNEW WE’D FALL BEHIND SO YOU POURED US THAT WINE. YOU MADE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Dare Devil” Read More »
We all know our birth date, but when will we go to St. Peter’s gate? So I often think and wonder, when I’ll be six
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Expiry Date” Read More »
Freddy Carmichael When he was a small boy, he had a plane for a toy. When he was a young lad, a big dream he
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NAMES PEOPLE HAVE ALL KINDS OF NAMES JUST LIKE MY FRIEND JAMES. SOME NAMES ARE FANCY JUST LIKE MY FRIEND NANCY. MY SON’S NAME IS
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Names” Read More »
MEL (BUSH PILOT) THIS STORY I WOULD LIKE TO TELL ABOUT OUR FRIEND MEL. HE HAD SMART BRAINS ‘CAUSE HE FLEW BUSH PLANES. MEL WAS
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MY ALPHABET A IS FOR AWESOME B IS FOR BEAUTIFUL C IS FOR CHARMING D IS FOR DELIGHTFUL E IS FOR EXSQUISITE F IS FOR
Didee & Didoo – Poem “My Alphabet” Read More »
NEWS FROM OLD CROW DECEMBER IS ALWAYS BUSY IT MAKES SOME OF US DIZZY. CHRISTMAS MUSIC WE HEAR SO WE KNOW HOLIDAY IS NEAR. THE
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DAGOO FOLLOWED THE BIRDS THE GWICHIN LEGEND IS VERY OLD ABOUT THE MAN WHO DISLIKED THE COLD. HE WONDERED WHERE THE BIRDS GO WHEN IT
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CHON-FM LIKE THE REST OF THEM I LISTEN TO CHON-FM. IT’S OUR RADIO STATION FOR OUR FIRST NATION. SONGS FROM WAY BACK WHEN THEY’RE ALL
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WILDLIFE ALPHABET MARTEN BEAVER CARIBOU DUCKS EAGLE FALCON GROUSE HAWK MINK JACKFISH KING SALMON LOON MOOSE SNIPE OTTER PORCUPINE SQUIRREL RABBIT SEAGULL TERN MUSCRAT RAVEN
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HOT SPELL YOU DON’T THINK ABOUT YOUR WINTER CLOTHES AN’ YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR NOSE. YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR SEAT AND YOU WON’T FREEZE YOUR
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SO MUCH TO DO YOU WON’T GET BORED IF YOU LEARN A GUITAR CHORD. YOU CAN SNOWSHOE OR YOU CAN CANOE. YOU CAN BIKE OR
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FOOD CHAIN I THINK WE’RE AT THE TOP ALTHOUGH WE DON’T HOP. THEN THERE’S THE GRIZZLY BEAR AN’ THEY DON’T HAVE NO FEAR. NEXT THERE’S
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COLD RUSH IN THE SUMMER THE MOSQUITOS WILL BITE IN THE WINTER THE FROST WILL BITE. WHEN YOU GO TO THE OUTHOUSE YOU WEAR YOUR
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HOPE DON’T EVER SAY NOPE ‘CAUSE THERE’S ALWAYS HOPE. EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE SOAP YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE HOPE. IF YOU DON’T HAVE BUG DOPE
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TOUGHEST GWICHIN SHE WAS AS TOUGH AS ROCKS MY GREATGRANDMA MARGARET BLACKFOX. SHE WAS THE TOUGHEST GWICHIN ‘CAUSE ANY RACE SHE CAN WIN. DIDOO DOESN’T
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Wouldn’t It Be Great if WE GREW A NEW SET OF TEETH. WE COULD SEE IN THE DARK. WE COULD SEE AROUND CORNERS. ANIMALS COULD
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News From Old Crow DECEMBER IS ALWAYS BUSY IT MAKES SOME OF US DIZZY. CHRISTMAS MUSIC WE HEAR SO WE KNOW HOLIDAY IS NEAR. THE
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I Love Christmas FOR CHRISTMAS I CAN’T WAIT THEN OUR HOUSES WE’LL DECORATE. WHEN CHRISTMAS CAROLS I HEAR I KNOW CHRISTMAS IS HERE. I JUST
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Muskrat and Beaver Story This story is from a long time ago when Muskrat an’ Beaver met at Old Crow. Beaver was swimming up the
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Self Esteem If you have low self esteem, it will be hard to dream. So don’t think of yourself, like a little elf. Don’t keep
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon. Olympic Torch The big day was November fourth, when the Olympic Torch came North. It came
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OLD FASHIONED Maybe it’s just his passion, but Uncle is just old fashioned. I can’t say Uncle is wrong, but in this age he doesn’t
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Eskimos Eskimo people are tough, they live on the Earth above. Where trees don’t grow, their home is the land of snow. Eskimos use ulus,
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Police Their job is to keep the peace, that’s why we have police. They put their lives on the line, to protect yours and mine.
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Who Will Write Her News? She only went to Grade 4, but she didn’t need more. ‘Cause she used verb and noun, and she wrote
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Edith Josie” Read More »
How come eggs, don’t have legs? My poodles, eat noodles. Are those horns, or thorns? Lots of butter, makes me stutter. There’s a spider, in
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PROP A boat is not like a car, ’cause I can hit a sandbar. When the water starts to drop, I can seriously damage my
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Story By Hawk This story was told by Hawk, when birds an’ animals used to talk. There was Loon and Crow, with no colours to
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OUR LADIES Their title they always defend, and they always beat us men. Tug of War is a contest, to see who’s the best. The
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Health is Wealth Put a stop, to drinkin’ pop. If you drink Coke, you will be broke. Put a halt, to food with salt. Don’t
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“Lottery Ticket” When I went to buy a lottery ticket, the friendly lady said, “Pick it!” With no luck, I lost one buck. When I
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“One Buck (No Luck)” When I went to buy a lottery ticket, the friendly lady said, “Pick it!” With no luck, I lost one buck.
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I know it is just idle talk, but I wish I can turn back the clock. If the years I can rewind, my time will
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Michio He came from Japan, and he liked our land. He even looks like a Gwitchin, Maybe he’s our next of kin. Up to Old
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His name is Gerald Nukon From Old Crow Yukon. He always says “Hi!” An’ he’s a pretty cool guy. Gerald is such a great lad
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“How Bear Lost His Tail” This is a long time ago tail about how Bear lost his tail. At first Bear’s tail was long then
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It was 1976 in the spring when the birds started to sing. We built a small wooden ship to go on our Whitestone trip. Peter
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“Terry Fox” If you feel like giving in, and you’re not likely to win, just remember Terry Fox, and his wise talks. He is an
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“The Great Outdoors” Animals on all fours, live in the great outdoors. Animals give birth, on their Mother Earth. This is their home, where they
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HIP HOP They wear their caps backwards, and they speak new words. I really don’t like to tease, but their pants are down to their
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Canada Day On Canada Day, an Elder will pray. Our Gwichin Nation, put on a celebration. O Canada we sing loud, because Canadians, we’re proud.
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GOING GREEN You’ll know what I mean, when I say he’s going green. Uncle’s house was brown, when he left town. But when he came
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Mischief We all did it one time or another, but we never told our mother. We never even bother, to tell our father. For the
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT TIME IS NEAR AND IT COMES ONCE A YEAR. THE WEATHER IS A BIT COOL AN’ WE ALL GO TO THE SCHOOL. THE
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Christmas Concert” Read More »
“My Other Brother” We grew up in Old Crow Yukon me and my friend William Nukon. He was like my other brother an’ he was
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CRYING I consider myself a strong guy but I always seems to cry. I don’t even have to try ‘Cause I know how to cry.
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Baseball Caps Caps is what we wear An’ it’s part of our gear From morning to night Caps make us look right. We wear baseball
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ELVES North Pole is where they stay where they work and play. They work, nonstop in Santa’s toy shop. They make lots of noise Building
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My Prayer Thank you,Creator, for giving me another day. Please guide me and show met the way. Always keep me humble and strong, and keep me
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“I wish I were a kid again” Wouldn’t it be just nice if we could live our life twice. To be a kid once more
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“My health is my wealth” I put a halt to using salt. Sugar I don’t taste ’cause it’s a waste. Not only that, I don’t
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ABORIGINAL DAY I just couldn’t wait, for the June 21st date. It comes just once a year, so our best we wear. When it’s Aboriginal
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If something looks appealing, don’t even think of stealing. If to you it doesn’t belong, to take it would be wrong. If it’s not your
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Observer \ Communicator I work at the CARS station, where I measure the precipitation. I record the air pressure, and the snow I measure. When
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NEWFIE He’s a funny little man, who came from Newfoundland. He’s always happy like a clown, and Whitehorse is his home town. He’s always goofy,
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Autobiography I DON’T LIKE TO WRITE ABOUT MYSELF ‘CAUSE SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE AN ELF. I WAS BORN UP IN OLD CROW WHERE THE PORCUPINE
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
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I wish I had wings ‘stead of these arm things. ‘Cause I prefer to fly way up in the sky. Then I don’t have to
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Sometimes I start to shake when I make a mistake. We pretend it’s a fake when we make a mistake. Our hearts will ache ‘cause
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When the birds arrive it’s great to be alive. It’s great to hear the birds an’ to see the caribou herds. There’s lots of sunshine
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As a kid, I delivered the Windsor Star to Red Wings goalie Glenn Hall. As a cub reporter, I once photographed Toronto tough guy Eddie
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All winter trappers trap beaver But then they catch cabin fever. They quit trappin’ for mink an’ squirrels ‘cause they want to see the can
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If you’re a goaltender you can’t be tender. The puck will go past if your reflex is not fast. You have to flop to make
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Since I was a little elf I’ve been teaching myself. When I was alone I learned stuff on my own. I learned a lot but
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This 53 year old machine is still kind of mean. Maybe a bit slow but she can still go. It needs more than one part
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My uncle Trimble Gilbert recorded a fiddle CD with Wilbert. Arctic Village is his home town where you’ ll hear his fiddle sound. Rev. Gilbert
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My uncle is a redneck but he’s also high tech. He talks on his cell phone chewing on a caribou bone. When he’s on his
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Slowly their strength grew An’ the winter they made it through. The two old ladies survived the cold weather By working together and sleeping together.
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
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“Andy Nieman” He’s a residential school survivor and the devil was his driver. He knows all about pain ‘cause he was addicted to cocaine. He
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
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TWO OLD LADIES PART ONE There were stories about a famine when there was no meat an’ salmon. People were in search of the caribou
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
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The month of January is kind of scary. We don’t have to be told ‘cause this month is so cold. The temperature goes to 40
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Here’s my letter dear Abby ‘cause things are not too shabby. I need you to make me happy ‘cause I don’t like to be crappy.
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They like to bark an’ scream but they’re too small for a dog team. Some are black an’ some are white and some pretend to
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I don’t like to write about myself ‘cause sometimes I feel like an elf. I was born up in Old Crow where the Porcupine River
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Ski-Doo It doesn’t bark or scream an’ it replaced the dog team. It was a new thing that starts with a string. It can turn
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
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I’m just an old dog My name is Grover an’ I’m just a leftover. At one time I was in my prime. Now I’m an
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Louise and Chris Uncles’ kids numbered over a dozen And Louise is my first cousin. Just in case you didn’t know We all grew up
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When they fly bush planes they always use their brains. Sometimes it’s a tight squeeze when they land on wheels or skis. Or they land
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“Don Burnstick” He comes from down south an’ he knows how to use his mouth. If you’re feelin’ crappy he’ ll soon make you happy.
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There are strange things done in the land of the midnight sun. Captain Dick ended up with a toe when someone froze it off at
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Sewing My auntie makes extra bucks when she sews mukluks. When she sews beaver mitts Auntie never calls it quits. She makes tea in dippers
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OLD CROW TRADING POST Philip Dicquamare came from France and Old Crow he found by chance. Philip was a French man and a trading post
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Cabin Door Sign I’m not always at home ‘Cause I’m always on the roam. You don’t need to knock My door doesn’t have a lock.
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Buttons We used to play this game and buttons is the name. With buttons we pay an’ that’s why we play. We dig a hole
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She Saved My Life She’s my uncle’s wife and she saved my life. Her name is Nancy an’ she’s really fancy. And I’ll tell you
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Through the eyes of an elder I see through the eyes of an elder Not through the helmet of a welder. If you see through
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UNCLE AND BOB Uncle doesn’t like a fly And Bob likes to fly. Uncle knows the land An’ Bob knows how to land. Uncle like
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“Best Singer” The songs that I wrote will put a lump in my throat. But the best song I ever heard came from my little
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GRANDMA SUZIE If she hits you with her cane she’ll give you a little pain. But it won’t hurt ‘cause she likes to flirt. We
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“Merle Haggard” He was always on the roam when he sang “Sing Me Back Home”. The strangers were his back up band when Merle sang
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Old Crow poet and cartoonist Allan Benjamin caught himself when he said he carries a pen and paper in his pocket 24 hours a day.
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“TINKER” I think he’s a good thinker ‘cause he always likes to tinker. He likes to take stuff apart then he tries to make it
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Body Heat When it’s a cold autumn you’ll freeze your bottom. You can either migrate or better yet hibernate. You can’t do no harm when
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TEACHERS They teach our little creatures that’s why we have teachers. They teach them to read an’ write and of course to be polite. When
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My wariness of bats – I won’t say abject terror, that’s far too strong – dates back to the Eisenhower era. I can even trace
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
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Allan Benjamin is a cartoonist from Old Crow, Yukon.
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Store I don’t like to buy pop but I like to shop. I can use my credit card when I need to buy lard. Or
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BODY PARTS We’re born with a new body but aging makes it shoddy. If I could get a new part I would go for a
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Don Cherry His name is Don Cherry an’ he’s named after a berry. His nickname is Grapes he has suits of all colours an’ shapes.
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Here Are The News: Jerome went up river to cut wood and Albert say he’s doing good. Stephen went to Whitehorse for dog race and
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“BRUCE” I’m not as tough as Bruce He’s as strong as a moose. He has lots of power ‘cause he can pack flour. In the
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Victor Cheated Death He left his kids and wife and he lost his life. They all cried ‘cause the husband had died. It happened in
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Toughest Gwichin She was as tough as rocks my great grandma Margaret Blackfox. She was the toughest Gwichin ‘cause any race she can win. Didoo
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Better To Be Poor It’s better to be poor than to have more. It’s better to be poor than to be sore. It’s better to
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RIVER It can rise and drop and it will never stop. It can be fast or slow and it will always flow. It can be
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