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1977-1984: Feasting

The audio vignettes that are part of this section were recorded by Sim’oogit Gyologyet (hereditary chief Gyologyet) in the 1980s. They expand on elements of Gitxsan governance including invitations to a feast, respectful behavior at feasts and contribution of money at a feast.

       
Sim’oogit (chief) Miluulak speaks at a li’ligidim (feast) Simgigyat (chiefs) Wii Gyet and Delgamuukw at a li’ligidim (feast) There are protocols around how a Wilp putting on a feast invites other hereditary chiefs to that feast.
(3.2 mb)Transcript		 Respect, obligation and duty are woven into every aspect of the feast hall.
(1.3 mb)Transcript

Sim’oogit Gwamo’on’s death feast

(5.3 mb)		 The pdeek (clan) hosting the feast serves food Soup is served by pdeek (clan) members hosting a feast before business occurs Those attending li’ligidim (feast) receive food and merchandise for witnessing the business of the feast
Ownership of specific dances and songs are held by a Wilp Money and goods collected at the feast are redistributed to guests for witnessing the business There are protocols governing how Clan and House members contribute at a feast
(1.2 mb) Transcript		 From Heartbeat of the Earth by Gitxsan hereditary chief ‘Wii Muk’willixw. Transcript

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