Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, we take a look at traditional Inuit and Dene beliefs regarding the aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights.

0:00:00 - What are the Northern Lights?
0:00:50 - The Aurora Borealis Ballgame
0:02:09 - The Northern Lights in Tahltan Tradition
0:03:22 - Red Lights Seen Before WWI
0:07:12 - The Northern Lights in Yukon Folklore

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