Hey, thanks Lesle! I guess it doesn't really look much like a New Year's photo, but I missed taking pictures of the fireworks and I just loved the twinkling lights in the window. They seemed to defy the darkness outside and whisper fresh possibilities. :)
Wow, lots to say about that! Thank you for the thought jogger. Defying darkness is a huge order...in my life it seems to be dark at times just at the edges of where I'm at. Thank you, Lord, for the light!!
Welcome to the Arctic! This space is dedicated to observations and experiences related to daily life in the Inupiat Eskimo village of Atqasuk. Questions and comments are invited. Thanks for visiting! Quyanaqpaq!
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Interested in Inuit culture? Check out these films...
The Fast Runner is an excellent representation of ancient Inuit culture. The R-rating is for nudity, violence, and some language. Subtitles are utilized throughout. I do not recommend this film for children, but it's an extremely accurate portrayal of the culture. It was introduced to me by an Inupiat woman who raved about it. And I agree!
For a preview, click here.
The Snow Walker is another excellent representation of Inuit culture circa 1940's. This film is rated PG, I'm guessing for language. No subtitles that I remember. It starts a little slow, but gets much better. It will leave you with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the survival skills of this culture.
For a preview, click here.
Great For Kids!
Whale Snow by Debby Dahl Edwardson is a warm and culturally sensitive story centered on the Inupiat subsistence tradition of whaling. It is available in both English and Inupiaq translation. The illustrations, by Annie Patterson are exquisite and add to the quiet softness that the story inspires.
To order this title on Amazon.com, click here.
The Alaska Geographic series is an excellent informational resource. The edition entitled North Slope Now deals exclusively with this area and even features relatives of my students. Although it was published in 1989, it is still current enough to provide a general understanding of culture, lifestyle, and issues faced by this northern-most region.
To order this title from Alaska Geographic, click here.
More about Kaktovik Disaster of 2005 (from Dec post, "The Edge")
6 comments:
What a nice photo!
-lesle
Hey, thanks Lesle! I guess it doesn't really look much like a New Year's photo, but I missed taking pictures of the fireworks and I just loved the twinkling lights in the window. They seemed to defy the darkness outside and whisper fresh possibilities. :)
Happy New Year to you!
Thank you.
Not that I have any room to talk, but I'm missing your thoughts, observations, photos, and laughter. Hope your January is good.
Bryan & Steve...
Thanks for the encouragement. I guess we're all busy these days. I've missed you, too, by the way.
So...whatcha gonna do about it? :)
Wow, lots to say about that! Thank you for the thought jogger. Defying darkness is a huge order...in my life it seems to be dark at times just at the edges of where I'm at. Thank you, Lord, for the light!!
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