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.
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