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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: Interview with Gwich’in Girls and Women

“Protect” – more than 200 people gathered to spell this word, a porcupine caribou antler and the threatened Yukon River Salmon with their bodies on the bank of the Porcupine River during the Gwich’in gathering. The aerial art sends a … Continue reading

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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: Fort Yukon

2010 Gwich’in gathering has began in Fort Yukon, Alaska today. The theme is “Unity Through Our Cultural/Traditional Values For Our Sovereign Success.” Gwich’in people have been gathering as a nation for a long time. Once this tradition discontinued after they … Continue reading

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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: Interview with Sarah James

I have never spent this much time to listen to stories from Native Americans. Had I ever tried to seek out this opportunity? No, not really, until I met Jamie last month in Olympic National Park. This last eight days … Continue reading

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Arctic Wildlife Refuge: July 5th – John Fredson Day in Arctic Village

Today is a very special day. July 5th is more important for Arctic Village Gwich’in than July 4th. People in Venetie and Arctic Village call July 5th “John Fredson Day” and celebrate this day by making a big feast and … Continue reading

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