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Agnes Baker Pilgrim = Taowhywee

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At a time when Native Americans no longer rule the landscape, Agnes Baker Pilgrim is a towering presence.

Agnes, who also goes by Taowhywee, is the oldest surviving Takelma, at age 91. 

She was already highly in demand before an Ashland publisher put outGrandma Says: "Wake Up, World!" The Wisdom, Wit, Advice and Stories of Grandma Aggie, in both printed and audio forms.  Agnes visits The Exchange for the first time in several years to talk about her life and dreams.  

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.