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Village Elders |
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Elders are traditionally highly respected peoples in native communities. The same holds true in the case of Igiugig. In Igiugig, a person cannot usually be considered an elder until they are over the age of 60; there are, however, exceptions for those community members who are very highly respected and regarded. Elders are important to the Village community because they provide a link to the Village's past history and heritage in addition to traditional native knowledge. Children in the Village are taught to respect village elders in every day activities; this is shown in many ways including allowing elders to be served and eat first at various community events. The Igiugig elders are Mary Olympic, Gabriel Gust, Alice Zackar, George Wilson Sr., Mike Andrew Sr., Dallia Andrew, and Annie Wilson. Read interviews conducted with the Village Elders below:
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