Influenza and Healthcare in Naknek; a See Stories Student Production

Influenza in 1918 was catastrophic to the mall village of Naknek. Interviewees discuss how this devastation has affected their family and community for generations.

This film was created as part of the NN Cannery History project during a two-week film workshop in Naknek in September and October 2018.

Workshop Info

The NN Cannery History Project Workshop was held in Naknek, Alaska in the Fall of 2018. The student filmmakers made their film during a two-week digital storytelling workshop entitled, “Voices of the Past, Digital Storytelling for the future,” which took place at the Bristol Bay High School in Naknek from September 24 through October 6, 2018 and introduced students to research methodology and historic narrative using engaging/interactive digital mediums.

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Land Acknowledgement

This video was filmed on Yup'ik/Cup'ik Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.