Many elders boarded the boat as we all got on to go to Taku Inlet. The elderes shared stories and personal expierence that they had in the region. A lot of them originated from the Taku Qwan, then they came to Juneau.
My grandpa shared stories he had here as he called me up to stand with him. When I stood next to him my grandpa talked about the days he was my age and what he did here. He told a story about when he was around fourteen years old and he was fishing with his dad and grandpa. So as he talked I stood there and showed my respect to my grandfather by staying silent and standing by his side as he spoke.
Later on durring the trip we were all called down to show are thanks to the elders and the knowledge they shared with us. When I went up I spoke about how greatful we were that Dionne Cadiente-Laiti helped put this camp together for us, because with out her this wouldn't have been made possible. I also thanked my grandpa for sharing his stories with us and acknowledging me to stand with him. This boat ride was a great ecpierence to me, because my granparents both came from here. I feel as if though the Taku is a part of me, because it's where my granparents came from, and for that I am thankful. -Samantha Morris
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