SUSANRAMSEY

Susan Ramsey

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Susan (Sue) Ramsey has long been interested in her Tlingit culture and has earned degrees in American Indian studies. She is among the youngest of the culture bearers interviewed for this study but very spiritually connected to her cultural heritage. She is of the Nanya ayii Clan, but is Kiks.adi yadi, meaning her father was Kiks.adi. Sue feels a deep connection with both of these clans, and she works hard to support the Kiks.adi in their efforts.

FATHER: John Paul Feller (12/8/1924-8/1964); Kiks.adi from Wrangell, AK

MOTHER: Carol James Brady (1927-); Nanya ayii but born in Sitka, AK; Wrote Through the Storm Towards the Sun

SUSAN RAMSEY INTERVIEW DATE: 3/3/2012

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1. Cultural Familiarity and Chiefs (00:00-03:40)

2. Bloodlines and Selection of Chief Shakes (03:40-13:04)

3. Connecting with Culture and its Meaning (13:04-22:17)

4. Frog Leadership and Generosity (22:17-25:25)

5. Kiks.adi Yadi (25:25-36:54)

6. Drawing Strength from Animals (36:54-45:31)

7. Ancestral Communication, Shamanism, and Witchcraft (45:31-50:46)

8. Acquiring a Spirit Animal (50:46-58:02)

9. Healing from Tragedy (58:02-59:00)

10. Frog Powers and Encounters (59:00-01:03:13)

11. Treatment of Animals (01:03:13-01:05:52)

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