“I’m still doing everything I can to learn about my Aleut and Iñupiaq culture, but I’m okay knowing that I’m coming from it the other way. And it’s not something I try and hide.”
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Ishmael Hope recrafts a family tale in “Never Alone” follow-up
Foxtales is based on a story told by Ishmael Hope’s late grandfather, Willie Panik Goodwin. Hope relied on his uncles, Alaska Native elders from Kotzebue, to write the game’s narrative.
Iñupiaq lands rights activist Etok Charlie Edwardsen, Jr. dies
In the years leading up to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, Edwardsen protested the land deal between Russia and the United States, saying it was “robbery” and didn’t affect Iñupiaq ownership of the land.
Video: I Am A Carver | INDIE ALASKA
Iñupiaq artist Ross Schaeffer works on carvings inspired by his culture and natural environment, and encourages young folks to try artwork themselves.
Once forbidden, Alaska’s Native languages now official state languages
When American missionaries began arriving in Alaska in the 1880s, it was the beginning of a very dark era for Alaska Natives around the state.
Alaska House sends Native languages bill to Senate
The Senate State Affairs Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 216 on Thursday
Supporters cheer Alaska Native languages bill
Dozens of people testified in favor of HB 216, which unanimously cleared the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee.
Educator makes case for Native spirituality
Most Northern Native people have had their traditional spirituality squeezed out of them.
Anchorage kids’ kayak co-op kickstarts fundraising
An Anchorage-based co-op is raising money to begin after-school training that combines ancient techniques of kayak design with education.