I grew up camping.being out in the country.going different places.when I was 11 papa took mom,joanne,della and I to koyuk.della got off here in skk and flew home.lol.we met uncle roger and his family.at the time they had 6 kids.3 boys and 3 girls.1st time I ever see all thos ecliff birds and a lot of jellyfish.when I was 12 papa mom and I came to skk.after they woke up we just got ready and go.the ocean was very rough.mom slept most of the way,but I catched the ocean and waves.papa was an excellent driver.I wasnt even scared.people were surprised when we got here.there had been flood warnings.papa and mom made sure they listen to the weather report after that one.id follow them wherever they went.whatever they did.gathering all kinds of greens,berries and whatever.my auntie sis bulla often told me I made her proud.she said I always made sure mom go get her whenever we were going out.there was food we gathered that I still dont know what they are to this day.I remember fishing with out hands for black fish.I remember looking for greens in a lake.I did all this with my folks and never asked questions.soon as we came home id go play out.if id known then what I know now.that I should of asked questions,paid attention and help put it all away.watch listen and learn.I would have.my mom was a gifted food gatherer.saved a muqlasuak in the middle of summer in the country.too late for if onlys.if u dont know much about our food and u have someone to teach you learn.youll never regret it.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 07:11:25 +0000
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