On January 31, 2013, Clarence Jackson, our beloved traditional leader, trustee, and scholar, quietly Walked Into The Forest at the age of 78. Clarence served on SHI’s Board of Trustees since it was founded in 1980 and as Chair of its Council of Traditional Scholars, a panel of Elders and clan leaders who guide SHI on programs, said SHI President Rosita Worl. “He was invaluable and irreplaceable, as he generously shared his vast knowledge of the Tlingit language, history and culture." He was also a gentle man adept at using humor to reach people, she said. “Clarence was a Man of the People. He walked among our People. His footsteps are embedded across our land. He travelled across our waters and the salmon and halibut gave themselves to him because he willingly shared with many. He laughed, joked and told stories. He was a wise man, who could in a few words gently remind you that you could do better." In this video, he shares his wit and wisdom at Celebration 2012.