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A letter to my children
Living Village

A letter to my children

Below are reflections on the piece written more than a year ago and recently shared at the Expert Seminar on … Continue reading A letter to my children

Ugruk in The New York Times
Food

Ugruk in The New York Times

When you’re given a gift, share it. So I say yes to writing projects I believe in, show up, and … Continue reading Ugruk in The New York Times

How I became a feminist
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How I became a feminist

Sadly, I found out that with the change of ADN ownership and the implementation of their business plan, this Sunday’s edition … Continue reading How I became a feminist

My family calls it Knock Out
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My family calls it Knock Out

These stories print in the Alaska Dispatch News Sunday insert. It’s been a great relationship and I have a good … Continue reading My family calls it Knock Out

Inupiaq: The language I can write and speak, but don’t understand
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Inupiaq: The language I can write and speak, but don’t understand

Photo: I call Niv “my little teacher.” I spent four days with her and her Anaana, camping on the Niukluk River, … Continue reading Inupiaq: The language I can write and speak, but don’t understand

My favorite love story
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My favorite love story

UNALAKLEET — A year and a half ago, I moved to my hometown of Unalakleet. After 20 years, I decided … Continue reading My favorite love story

Why I live where I live
Living Village, People

Why I live where I live

UNALAKLEET — My great-great grandpa was a mythical figure to me. A man I read about in books. A person … Continue reading Why I live where I live

The morning fear turned into preparation
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The morning fear turned into preparation

UNALAKLEET — Today I am defying the -51 temperature that exists six feet from me, on the other side of … Continue reading The morning fear turned into preparation

Adii! Take that, tough January.
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Adii! Take that, tough January.

UNALAKLEET — Wearing a black kuspuk with black and white kupaks, topped with his white, thinning hair, Chip read the … Continue reading Adii! Take that, tough January.

White friends come in handy sometimes
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White friends come in handy sometimes

UNALAKLEET – One of my favorite things to do on this earth is walk in beautiful places. Being in the … Continue reading White friends come in handy sometimes

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