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Komoatuk Mathwsie

The Impact of Elders
Inuit Elder Komoatuk Mathewsie talks about the impact her Elders had on her life as a child growing up, and the difficulties that face her as an Elder...

Respecting the Elders
Elders are a rich source of traditional knowledge, but Elder Komoatuk Mathewsie worries that many important lessons are not being passed down to the youth.

Passing on Knowledge
Elder Komoatuk Mathewsie says it was hard to pass on her traditional knowledge of sewing and tool-making to her children...

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