Growing up in Alaska
Published on Sep 10, 2019
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No, we didn't live in an igloo, but our house was built on stilts due to flooding.
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My neighbor owned a dog sled team and raced them in the Iditarod. He trained them in the summer by driving behind them on a 4-wheeler.
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Flying in and out
The only way to get anything or anybody into our village was by plane.
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I drove a snowmobile to school everyday.
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Seeing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) was a common sight, but still amazing every time.
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Traditional clothing is usually only worn for celebrations. However, I did learn how to make my own Qaspeq (light decorative jacket).
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All of our meals consisted of moose or salmon.
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Berries are considered to be a delicacy. Everyone gets excited when the berries are ready. The natives use them in making, akutaq, eskimo ice-cream.
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I feel so lucky to have grown up in such a beautiful and unique place.
Photo by Joris Beugels
