Posts Tagged ‘Alaska native elder’
Elder Voices: Betty Segock
Join “Elder Voices” for two interviews with Betty Segock of Elim, born August 17, 1934.
Read MoreElder Voices: Agnes Amarok
In an episode from the “Elder Voices” archives, Agnes shares stories of subsistence, growing up at camp, and spending time with her grandmother outside Golovin.
Read MoreElder Voices: Robert Iyatunguk
From the KNOM archive, hear Robert Iyatunguk, from Shishmaref and Deering, share his story on “Elder Voices.”
Read MoreElder Voices: Abraham Anasogak, Sr.
In a 2011 interview, Koyuk’s Abraham Anasogak, Sr., remembers his time in the National Guard and his work as a bilingual teacher’s aide. He shares his memories of living a subsistence lifestyle: of hunting, fishing, and running a dog team since his youth.
Read MoreElder Voices: Stanton Katchatag
Stanton Katchatag of Unalakleet shares memories and reflections on his life in a 2002 episode of “Elder Voices.” “Life is a learning process,” Stanton says.
Read MoreElder Voices: Walter Toolie
Walter Toolie moved to Savoonga as a boy; he learned the language and absorbed the culture of St. Lawrence Island and remained a part of its community throughout his life.
Read MoreElder Voices: Mike Williams, Sr.
Hear Mike Williams, Sr., from his interview with Elder Voices from the KNOM archive: “We need to speak up… and do what is right for the generations that are coming.”
Read MoreElder Voices: Peter Jacobs
Join Peter Jacobs for a special interview for Elder Voices spoken completely in Yup’ik, recorded just after he was awarded Elder of the Year in 2008 at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.
Read MoreElder Voices: Winnie James, Sr.
On this week’s Elder Voices, hear Gambell’s Winnie James, Jr. in an encore airing of our interview in 2002. Tune in Wednesday at 11am and 6pm.
Read MoreElder Voices: Maggie Olson
Maggie shares stories of gathering berries and greens with her grandmother and memories of subsistence: seining for fish, gathering tom cod, and whaling for beluga.
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