Chief Chowig's name in Island of the Blue Dolphins is Chief Kimki.
The chief of the island was Chowig. He is Karana's father. Chowig is killed by the Aleuts.
The islanders believed that Chief Chowig died due to the curse linked to the coral figurine that was taken from the tomb. They thought his death was a result of disturbing the spirits by removing the artifact from its resting place.
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Chief Chowig got upset with the Aleuts because they were killing too many sea otters, which threatened the local ecosystem and the livelihood of his tribe who heavily relied on the otters for resources.
Chief Chowig was one of the Ache and the Ache leaders who lived on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Chief Chowig died before the events described in the novel took place. The story focuses on the protagonist, Karana, who is a young girl left behind on the island after her tribe leaves, and her struggles for survival and companionship.
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Chief Chowig instructed the people of Ghalas-at to build a house for him and his family in the center of the village. He also advised them to follow the traditions and laws of their ancestors and to live in peace with one another.
Kimki is the cheif who took over Chief Chowig and he is in chapter 6
During a previous hunt, Chief Chowig noticed that the Russian hunters were taking more sea otters than they were allowed as per the agreed-upon terms. Additionally, he observed that they were targeting female otters, which could potentially harm the local otter population. These actions raised suspicions and violated the hunting protocols established between the Russian hunters and the local community.
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