At the Hospital Clinico de Magallanes, the “Grandma Cristina” Calderon, the last Yagan woman and a World Heritage Site.
On Wednesday morning, the death of Christina Calderon, the last native Yagan speaker.
His death occurred in Magellan Clinical Hospital, as confirmed by his daughter, the constituent Lidia González.
Regarding the cause of his death, it was reported that it would have been the product of covid-19, as published Penguin newspaper.
“Grandma” Christina
“Grandma Cristina”, as she was known, was Illustrious daughter of the region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, and last representative of the Yagan people.
Cristina Calderón was born on May 24, 1928 in the Róbalo area, on Navarino Island, a few kilometers from Puerto Williams.
He had 9 children, 7 of them alive; 14 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.
“Grandma” Cristina, as the villagers affectionately called her, was a very active woman in Villa Ukika, on the shores of the Beagle Channel.
In fact, she might usually be seen working in reed basketry, by means of a technique used by her ancestors and which she had been responsible for keeping alive.
In addition, he actively participated in the Senior Adult Club, Rosa Yagan, as indicated Antarctic Press at your opportunity.
Cristina Calderón, last witness of the Yámana People
Cristina Calderón, was the last witness of the Yámana People and only speaker of its original language.
Her life and that of her people have been the object of inspiration for the most outstanding scholars, historians, scientists and researchers who came to Villa Ukika every year to learn a little more regarding her and her culture.
For this reason, it was recognized by the National Council for Culture and the Arts as a Living Human Treasure, within the framework of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 2003.
