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Elders treasured, respected as tribal wisdom-keepers

November 13, 2022 12:00 am • Last Updated: November 10, 2022 6:52 am

By Kimberly Drelich
Day Staff Writer

k.drelich@theday.com

Native American elders are treasured as the people who pass on traditions, culture and information forward to younger people.

We spoke with four elders who shared their stories and their decades of experience, knowledge and wisdom.

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