Elder Voices: Rose Anna Dan Waghiyi
Stories about Stebbins from across multiple generations, in this week’s rebroadcast of “Elder Voices.”
Elder Voices: Velma Brown
Velma lived in communities all over Alaska and has many stories to share, about everything from school to winter storms to alcohol addiction.
Elder Voices: Dina Sagoonick
In Shaktoolik, Dina grew up traveling by dog sled, praising God, and supporting her family.
Elder Voices: Felix Walker, Sr.
This week on “Elder Voices,” Felix Walker, Sr., in a 2006 interview, remembers the many ways he supported his community through subsistence hunting and advocating for youth.
Elder Voices: Winton Weyapuk, Jr.
Winton shares stories from his childhood in Wales, as well as his more recent experiences teaching the children of Wales about subsistence.
Elder Voices: James Okpealuk
James grew up on Little Diomede. This week, he shares memories from the holiday season and the hunting season.
Elder Voices: Patrick Omiak
“I try to pass on what I learned,” says Patrick. In “Elder Voices,” he speaks about the importance of revitalizing the Inupiaq language and preserving fishing and hunting practices.
Elder Voices: Willa Ashenfelter
On this week’s episode of “Elder Voices” from the KNOM Archive, hear White-Mountain-born Willa Ashenfelter describe village life she remembers as a child, particularly her fond Christmas memories. Tune in Wednesday at 11am and again at 6pm, only on KNOM.
Elder Voices: Ida Beisemeier
Ida tells her story of how she left Kotzebue for California, and how she returned years later to teach a new generation the language and culture she had almost forgotten.
Elder Voices: Ardith Weyiouanna
In a 2009 interview, Ardith Weyiouanna of Shishmaref talks about spending her youth herding reindeer with her parents.