Elders' Advice 2 | Page 26

Kamaksrił.iq Nutim Iñiqtanik Traditionally, our Elders have said that God gave us the responsibility of protecting our lands, air and waters and all that live there for our good and the good of our children. We carry out our responsibility by respecting all of nature, God’s creation. y y Teach children to respect the land on which they live, to respect especially small animals, birds and eggs, and to respect the animals they harvest. y y Elders show and teach respect for nature. Never show disrespect of animals by bragging about what you’re going to catch. y y Teach knowledge about the land, waters, seasons, weather, and survival skills. y y Encourage everyone not to litter. y y Iñupiat never boast what they are going to catch. 21 IÑUPIAT ILITQUSIAT IÑUPIAT ILITQUSIAT 22