Posts Tagged ‘Katirvik Cultural Center’
Perspectives on “Alaxsxa”
A multi-media theatrical production that recently toured Alaska and off-Broadway in New York City brought Alaska Native culture, and cross-cultural encounters in the state from a variety of perspectives, to a broader audience. This collaborative, story-rich, conversation-sparking production was the focus of a recent episode of KNOM’s “Story49.”
Read MoreStory49: “What Happens When Two People Meet Each Other”
Go behind the scenes with the creators of “Alaxsxa | Alaska,” an ambitious new production that combines storytelling, dance, and puppetry to explore the 49th state’s complicated history of cross-cultural encounters.
Read MoreCanadian Anniversary Voyage Engages Alaskans, Too
A Canadian expedition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the country’s nationhood stopped in Nome last weekend. Canada C3, as it’s called, is traveling by ship around the northern coast from Toronto to Victoria, British Columbia.
Read MoreResident Artist from Greenland Partners with NACTEC to Build Traditional Kayak
The kayak program, which ended two weeks ago in Nome, started several years ago with the intent of making a Greenlandic kayak. And as students learned to make a traditional kayak, the construction process required them to think about determining shipping costs, pricing out materials, and entrepreneurship basics.
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