Summary
Ephim Moonin was born in Nanwalek to Herman and Annie Moonin. He grew up speaking only Sugt’stun until he went to school.
Description
Ephim Moonin was born in Nanwalek to Herman and Annie Moonin. He grew up speaking only Sugt’stun until he went to school, and remains a fluent speaker today. He is the father of six children and the grandfather of twenty-seven grandchildren, some of whom can speak and understand a little Sugt’stun as well. In addition to his time in Nanwalek, Mr. Moonin has lived in Port Graham, where he worked as a seine fisherman and at a cannery. His memories include hiking to the store in Port Graham, fishing in the lake in Nanwalek, and hunting for wild game.
Cultural Narrative
“Paluwigmen nunaqurlaalraakut. From staaman miles nunaqurluta Paluwigmen. Laaf’kaartuturluta.”
“We used to hike to Port Graham. From four miles, we’d hike to Port Graham. We’d go to the store.”