LOKANAN CEREMONY

TWO DAYS LATER

The arrival of two jests in Sitka made me so happy knowing that my friends in Chugach came for the Lokanan ceremony led by Conri Dolf.

We stood by the entrance of my villa to welcome all the guests that came in. Chary, Alexander, and Elder Cynthia invited the serpent and sea family, and the place was filled with laughter and happiness.

Three sets of cars arrived and I knew the Chugach team had arrived. One by one they got out of the car and when Elder Zaya stepped out, Haida rushed over screaming happily and they embraced each other as Luke rushed over and threw himself in my arms.

" I missed you Uncle Tizheruk" He pressed kisses on my cheeks as my hand went around him.

" Me too little one " I beamed.

" Are you planning on stealing our son? " Conri joked and then walked over and embraced me patting my back.