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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

nenana, ak.

for those in the know, our little village is fondly known as rivercity. our little village is many communities in one.
but i'll not talk much of the religious or political community here.
i want to talk of our native community, the traditions and reality of our lifestyle. making everyone, without exception, in nenana part of a vast river community. yes we are many, many communities in one.
rivercity is much like every city in america. 'cept we have a river.. ha. but the rest is purdy much the same.
people have to make a living, raise families, build memories, pay bills. make a fire. do what's right. the essential elements making a community rely on eachother. the traditions of native people are the same.
our little village is much like our river.  maintaining long time ties with all  other villages sharing the river. and bridging the cultural and spiritual divide with urban Alaska.  still we are only one little village of 500, give or take.  with pride i will write of my home and people. careful always  to be as accurate and real as possible without offending my neighbors, or violating cultural traditions.
those who support our lifestyle and traditions are welcome to say so here.  become part of our community in a virtual sense.

4 comments:

  1. Love it Claude...would like more about the native traditions and how they are essential to the people there. More for the blog to get rolling, but also I love your writing, it puts you right there. Keep the fires burning...

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  2. thanks karen. just writing what i see. took your request and posted a blog on potlatch.

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  3. Just read all of Feb, have to ask, what is F&G?

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  4. f & g = fish and game. also fondly known as moose and goose, fish and feathers, etc. i've edited my post accordingly. thanks karen.

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