Sharing the Dena’ina Language / Language Lesson: Łik’a hał yesa, Skin dog pack [2010]
Sharing the Dena’ina Language / Language Lesson: Łik’a hał yesa, Skin dog pack [2010]
Arctic Studies Center, Alaska: The Alaska Office of the Smithsonian's Arctic Studies Center hosted the Dena'ina Language... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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Yup’ik Traditions: Qantaq (Bentwood Bowl) [2002]
Yup’ik Traditions: Qantaq (Bentwood Bowl) [2002]
In 2002, Yup’ik traditional scholars Neva Rivers, John Phillip Sr., Virginia Minock and Joan Hamilton traveled from Alas... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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Tsimshian Ceremony and Celebration [2009, 2011]
Tsimshian Ceremony and Celebration [2009, 2011]
In 2009, Tsimshian artist David Boxley shared his knowledge about cultural heritage objects in the Smithsonian collectio... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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From Kayaks to Masks: Traditions of Sugpiaq Carving [2011]
From Kayaks to Masks: Traditions of Sugpiaq Carving [2011]
In 2011, Sugpiaq (Alutiiq) artist Andrew Abyo gave the October Smithsonian Spotlight, a monthly lecture series for the A... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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Sharing the Dena’ina Language / Language Lesson: Ush, Snowshoes [2010]
Sharing the Dena’ina Language / Language Lesson: Ush, Snowshoes [2010]
Elders Helen Dick and Gladys Evanoff shared their knowledge about Dena'ina heritage objects in the Smithsonian collectio... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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St. Lawrence Island Yupik Traditions: Sanightaaq (Ceremonial Gut Parka) [2001, 2007]
St. Lawrence Island Yupik Traditions: Sanightaaq (Ceremonial Gut Parka) [2001, 2007]
In 2001, traditional scholars Branson Tungiyan and Estelle Oozevaseuk from St. Lawrence Island traveled to the Smithsoni... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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Sharing the Dena’ina Language / Language Lesson: K’enq’ena viqizdluyi, Fire bag [2010]
Sharing the Dena’ina Language / Language Lesson: K’enq’ena viqizdluyi, Fire bag [2010]
Elders Helen Dick and Gladys Evanoff shared their knowledge about Dena'ina heritage objects in the Smithsonian collectio... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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Sharing the Iñupiaq Language [2011]
Sharing the Iñupiaq Language [2011]
The Alaska Office of the Smithsonian’s Arctic Studies Center hosted an Iñupiaq language workshop in January 2011, bringi... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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The Artistry and History of Aleutian Islands Bentwood Hats [2011]
The Artistry and History of Aleutian Islands Bentwood Hats [2011]
In 2011, Unangax (Aleut) artist Patty Lekanoff-Gregory gave the July Smithsonian Spotlight, a monthly lecture series for... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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The Athabascan Snowshoe Makers Residency [2011]
The Athabascan Snowshoe Makers Residency [2011]
In May 2011, the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center, Alaska State Council on the Arts, and Anchorage Museum hosted a work... Read more
30 Dec 2011
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