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Native elder dies in Alaska village fire
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MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2002 A fire in the village of Gambell last Thursday killed Anna Okhtokiyuk, a respected Alaska Native elder. She was 92. Okhtokiyuk was one of the last women to have her face tattooed in traditional Siberian Yup'ik style. She was revered for her traditional teachings. The fire was believed to be caused by faulty electrical wiring in Okhtokiyuk's home. Get the Story:
Gambell house fire kills revered village elder, 92 (The Anchorage Daily News 8/17)
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