Wangkuta Qanriarait Nanvarparmiut Yugestun

Written by
AlexAnna Salmon & Halay Turning Heart
Published
21 September 2016

This month we held an Elder Honoring event to recognize Annie, Dallia, and Alice. Their knowledge is the foundation of our program and we are so grateful for their daily support. They each received a Yup'ik doll made by Sharolynn. A special plaque was presented to Dallia in remembrance of Mike: “Quyana Elicarluta Yuuyaramek.” Thank you for teaching us the Yup’ik Ways of Living.

Our Yugestun program is in full swing with community classes held twice a day at the school. With the younger students, fall activities and berry picking has been a focus. The class went on a field hike and made blackberry akutaq. Apapi made jam from the high bush cranberries they picked. The older students each prepared a powerpoint that they presented to the class in Yup'ik, including their name, where they're from, their parents and siblings, and their likes and dislikes. They will continue to expand on these "portfolios" throughout the year.

In August we had an intern, Lauren Fadiman, from Taft School in Connecticut. She helped us with the school classes and produced a short film about the Yup'ik program that is still being finalized.

We look forward to our visit by Nita Rearden, to teach us more classroom techniques and effective lesson planning. Unglu will kick off on Friday, September 16th for children aged seven and under. Quyana for your participation!

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