Elders Stories
Elders Stories
Cowlitz Wisdom
The oral traditions of our people are strong. The teachings passed down for untold generations is the fabric of our lives and society. Tribal Elders were asked to reflect on the lessons of our oral traditions. We asked each individual the same questions:
How have our people passed down knowledge, traditions, and culture to our people?
Why are Elders important to our people?
Memories and visions of our Elders are strong
Lessons of respect
Elder Stories
My life as a Cowlitz – Hawaiian elder has been a progressive journey of growth and purpose drawn from my traditional teachings, my connection to my ancestors, and a special bond with nature and spirituality.
Elder Stories
We are on ancestral grounds Cowlitz Matriarch Juanita Van Mechelen [...]

