Then and Now as roots remain strong.

Home village of Ruby, Alaska along the Yukon River.

The K to 12th school in Ruby.



Village version of fun and exercise with nephews, Sheldon and Nummies a few years ago.



Myself in front of my Lake Placid public school, 2014.

Appreciating my Koyukon Athabascan roots with painted deer drum Aunt Rose Albert created, 2014.

Photos follow the history of Alaska and cultural adaptation and pride.

My father, George Albert, with his caribou babiche snowshoes as well as ones he builds for modern use.

My grandma Justine holding Uncle Howard, Aunt Rose, Barbara, Phillip and oldest is my dad. Sultana River, Alaska Territory, 1958.

Grandparents with college grads Aunt Barb and Uncle Phillip.