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Alaska’s below zero temperatures and severe weather requires attention to special winter gear. Parkas, gloves, hats, mukluks, snowshoes, and Inuit snow goggles are all unique and integral to the survival of several Alaska Native groups. They’re also an important cultural component. We’ll discuss the craft, beauty and practicality of the useful items that are woven into daily life in Alaska.
Guests:
Dixie Alexander (Gwich’in Athabascan) – director of cultural programs at the Morris Thompson
Kathleen “Kat” Sam (Koyukon Athabascan) – Tradition sewer and beader
Billy McCarty (Koyukon Athabascan) – Dog Sled Maker
Break 1 Music: Tarvarnauramken (Blessing) (song) Pamyua (artist) Drums Of The North: Traditional Yup’ik Songs
Break 2 Music: Wiconi (song) Primeaux & Mike (artist) Road to Peace (album)
