June 28, 2012 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 5
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Above: Barney Williams Jr. offers Hiyuuwiih= some advice when the Tseshaht family asks for five Maquinna hats to be provided to Linda Gomez’ brothers as part of the gifts from the Seitchers to show how resourceful they are and that they can provide for the bride.
Above: Linda Gomez’ brothers had asked one of the Seitcher women to explain how their sister would be treated as part of the Seitcher family, and Naomi Seitcher, with council from Julia Lucas, explains the love and respect the family has for Linda, and the dances and teachings the family will share.
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Right: Joe Tom dances on behalf of Hiyuuwiih= for the Tseshahts.
15. Hiyuuwiih sees his bride-to-be, and in a crush of family members surrounding them Hiyuuwiih= and Linda, now to be known as Haquum-naa-nulth, which means “wrapped in royalty,” inch toward one another and embrace. Elders are being consulted to plan the wedding.
14. As the Tla-o-qui-aht couples do a tea dance together on the lawn, Linda Gomez makes her first appearance on the porch.
Below: After an additional three hours of discussions with the Tseshaht family, Hiyuuwiih=, his family and their supporters are sent to a 12. second location where Linda Gomez is sequestered.
Standing outside the home where Linda Gomez is waiting, Hiyuuwiih=’s aunt Pearl Dorward pleads “Linda, we love you. We want to make you our queen.”
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