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About 500 young Native athletes from across Alaska gather every year to test strength, balance, agility and teamwork. The annual NYO (Native Youth Olympics) Games just wrapped up in Anchorage. In addition to acknowledging physical feats, the games also emphasize traditional subsistence activities and encourage academics. We’ll hear from some of the young athletes about what drives them and how they connect to Alaska Native culture and tradition.
Guests:
Autumn Ridley (Inupiaq) – three time world record holder
Austin Sumdum (Tlingit) – Native games instructor
Nicole Johnston (Inupiaq) – Native Games instructor and head official of the NYO Games
Break music: Calling (song) RiverFlowz (artist) RiverFlowz Rural Recordings Malruk (album)
