Angela Sidney Writer

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 She co-authored two narratives of traditional Tagish legends and a historical document of Tagish place names for southern Yukon.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!"

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Ch'óonehte' Ma; Stóow
Birth dateJanuary 04, 1902
Birth name
Angela Johns
Ch'óonehte' Ma
Stóow
Birth place
Carcross
Nationality
Yukon
Ethnicity
Tagish
Citizenship
Canada
Date of deathJuly 17, 1991
Relatives
Dawson Charlie
Keish

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Order of Canada

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