From the heart, dedicated to uncle Frank Nelson Status Update By Tlakwagilagame Williams Our Uncle Frank Nelson strongly and Truly believed in the ways of our ancestors and forefathers. Throughout his journey he had 10 mentors and teachers all of whom were Nokala Ninogad Ninoksola Gigigame. He stood for their teachings and stood for the truth of our culture. His place was that of Mayaxila honor respect and integrity. He gave his whole heart and spirit to the ways of the past and carried forward fulfilling all of his duties and responsibilities as a Hereditary Chief Song Keeper SongComposer Teacher A very Accomplished and famous Speaker. He touched so many lives up and down the coast with his voice and his heart including mine.He gave 4 Potlatches Upholding the names passed on to him by our ancestors. Yekawidi Padsasame Hamalaguise Iwułtaladzi Tlaliletla. He also carried other names bestowed upon him by Alphonse Harris from Shell Beach and John Martin from Alaska. He revitalized the culture and inspired all of us. Uncle frank was the essence of Mayaxala the sacred spiritual respect of our ancestors.Uncle Frank Nelson I am so grateful and honoured to have been a part of your life to have all the memories and teachings you shared with me and most of all the love and encouragement you so unconditionally gave me. With that I say Olikala Mulan NokayGilakasla Kwaliułey your my hero you left the greatest legacy behind. Its now up to us to carry your teachings and pass them on. I love you Uncle always and forever. your Nephew Tlakwagilagame.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:18:07 +0000
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