Its a modern transit society. Traditions, cultures and ancient - TopicsExpress



          

Its a modern transit society. Traditions, cultures and ancient ties are easily cut. Newtok isnt a location, a spot on the tundra. Newtok is the 354+ people on this planet that ask: Is Michael Home?.... And where kids see you and start running to the house because they know if Im here... Joanne is here.... How lucky are we?.... If Diana was Japanese and from Tokyo wed be struggling to tie to a small flat in Japan. Home is where youre from.... Its said the Alaska native people migrated from Asia. Brought their own language, traditions and dance... Taking the kids to another community would be the worst long term outcome for them; people need their identity and tie to their community. Yes, Michael and Joanne are Home
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:17:53 +0000

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