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Elders Corner
The elders
of the Hoopa Valley Tribe have always played an integral role in the
overall community atmosphere and wellness of the families of the valley.
Historically the Hupa people considered all relatives a member of the
family, and it was the role of the oldest people to care for the young
children while the adults and older children performed the day-to-day
activities that were required to make the family units flourish. Elders
were responsible for passing on the rich oral
history, language, and tradition to the
younger generations. Many of the younger generations were taught to
respect the advice and wisdom of the elders of our community, and that
tradition continues today. In modern days the elders play a much similar
role in our culture. They are looked to for advise in traditional matters
that appear in our Tribal
Court system, and in both economic and environmental development
planning through a Cultural Committee. They still play a vital part
in the individual families throughout the valley in both caring for
the young children as well as preparing them for young adulthood.
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