Elder Voices: Raymond Seetok, Sr.

From the KNOM Archive, hear Raymond Seetok, Sr. share his story. Born in 1946 in Wales, Raymond spoke with KNOM’s Elder Voices program in 2012.

Elder Voices: Wilfred Anowlic

In 2012, Wilfred Anowlic shared with “Elder Voices” his life story, snapshots of the history of King Island, and his love of Eskimo dancing.

Elder 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.

Elder Voices: Ethel & Alfred Adams

Husband and wife Alfred and Ethel Adams share their story on this rebroadcast of KNOM’s “Elder Voices.” Recorded in Koyuk in 2003, the two share their own stories of growing up in the region and of their marriage.

Elder 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.”

Elder Voices: Rita Olanna

The oldest of 11 children, Rita Olanna grew up in Brevig Mission. Hear stories of reindeer herding, shared from her grandparents, and more details of life growing up in the region.

Elder 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.

Elder Voices: Alice Fagerstrom

Alice shares fond memories of her childhood in Golovin in this rebroadcast of “Elder Voices.” She remembers camping, going to school, and playing football on the ice.

Elder Voices: Harriet Penayah

“Everyone helped each other,” Harriet says of her childhood in Savoonga. Hear Harriet speak about subsistence hunting and the closeness of her community in this encore of “Elder Voices.”

Elder Voices: Theresa Soolook

Theresa recalls her childhood on Little Diomede, which was full of dancing and crabbing.