An Arctic Independence Day
One of the great things about living in a small town is getting to know everyone who lives there and having fun as a community. I was surprised with all of the extravagant festivities that were planned...
View ArticlePlaying in a Winter Wonderland the Inupiat Way
Now that the temperature has warmed up slightly, we are able to enjoy the snowy outdoors. Anneliese has always been an outdoorsy girl and, although it took some adjustment, she loves playing outside...
View ArticlePhoto Tour of Kotzebue- Visiting Town (Part 2)
I finally got around to posting the second part of the tour around my small town. (Here is Part 1 if you missed it.) If you ever get a chance to visit this wonderful little community way out here in...
View ArticleAn Inupiat Christmas (Video)
My daughter has been attending the Inupiaq immersion school this year and has been learning the Inupiaq language and native culture quickly. It was amazing to see how much knowledge she could soak in...
View ArticleArctic Spring Festival – Inupiaq School Performance
Children and Inupiaq Culture The Arctic Spring Festival began with a community sheefish (local whitefish) feed to introduce the mushers who will run the Kobuk 440 dog sled race that follows in the...
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