Iñuuniaqatiunik Ikayuutiłiq
y y Elders will support enforcement of laws passed for the good of
the village.
y y Always be available when a tribal member needs help especially
in times of illness, death and funerals.
y y Advise children more about traditional values.
y y Participate more in school activities such as Iñupiaq Days, learn
and teach youth about the survival skills of other villages, invite
elders from other villages to participate in your Iñupiaq Days.
y y Monitor the amount of alcohol/drugs coming into your village;
ask for help from other organizations.
y y Speak about the roles of past elders.
y y Tribal governments should document the knowledge of the
elders.
y y Invite the youth of our villages to attend village meetings.
y y Elders support ordinances of the tribal and city councils.
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