Nora Thomas(1921-2008)
Inupiaq elder who successfully passed down some native traditions to
her grandchildren. David Thomas being the most interested in native
culture spent much time with his grandma learning about native
traditions and life. Prior to her mid 70s she did wonderful work on
parkas, mukluks, and kuspuks for her family, but her work was not
passed down to her family so her style of making these native items
died with her passing. She was a wonderful cook, and ensured that any
person who passed through her house got something to eat, and she was
very warm and loving. She was very much loved by her family and those
who knew her. Her native teachings live on in her grandchildren and
great grandchildren, but David will ensure that these will be passed
down to future generations so that Inupiaq culture lives on.