I live and write on Lingít Aaní, and gratefully acknowledge the past, present and future caretakers of this beautiful place, the Jilkaat Kwaan and Jilkoot Kwaan.

If the men running for president were the bearers of the family children then regulating birth control and legislating reproductive rights would be about as popular a debate topic as mandatory male circumcision. Perhaps we should hand out babies (infant to 2) to each candidate to watch for 24 hours, then we’ll see what they all have to say about birth control, and a person’s right to choose this occupation.  Luckily for you, my rant ends here, since  my own 2 year-old grand daughter  has arrived for the day, with her mother’s  warning, “She only has underpants on, so pay attention.” I am, and I hope every woman in this country is.