Will Ware

Will Ware talks with Kari Petersen about growing up in Petersburg, being raised by his Lingít Grandparents, Billy and Martha James. He tells about traditional Lingít harvesting methods and storage of foods before refrigeration that he was taught. Will discusses the traditional structure of Lingít society and cultural protocols needed to keep the ancient culture alive today. This interview was recorded on March 21, 2022 at the Petersburg Public Library.