This web page is a digitized version of Dinjii Zhuh Dene Games: Northern Games '79 created by James Ross.

This booklet's main purpose is to show some of the Dinjii Zhuh Dene games, and also share them with others as they have done with us.

There are a total of seven games that are explained very simply and shown with sketches. These games or the booklet as a whole, would not have been possible without the help of the elders in each of the communities, who continually put up with my questions to make this booklet a reality. I cannot thank you enough to show my appreciation for what you have done. Also I would like to take this opportunity to thank William Bonnetplume for the great work he put into this booklet through his sketches that truly shows northern talent at its best.

I hope this will be an education for all and more importantly the recognition of the truly rich culture we possess.

- James M. Ross

Conclusion

This booklet was created as part of my Research and Documentation of "Our Games” in the 1970's. The goal of this work is to gather and record our games played by the Dinjii Zhuh, ensuring they remain alive and available for future generations. Elders have guided every step of this process, shaping the knowledge and teachings shared here. With continued support from the community, this work will be completed and made available in the near future, on this website.