The Elders’ Wish
Film by Luzviminda Dinglasan
St. Lawrence Island elders Michael Apatiki and Beulah Nowpakahok describe traditional methods of food preservation in the Siberian Yupik culture, including walrus meatballs and local plants. They discuss the importance of preserving the unique and beautiful traditional Siberian Yupik language, and their hope for youth to continue speaking the language. The film includes comments on the impacts of climate change on subsistence.
This film was created at See Stories’ Professional Development Retreat for Educators in Homer Alaska, in June 2024 as part of the Digital Storytelling as a Culturally Responsive Teaching Tool course.
Workshop Info
These films were created at See Stories' Professional Development Retreat for Educators in Homer Alaska, in June 2024 as part of the Digital Storytelling as a Culturally Responsive Teaching Tool course.
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Land Acknowledgement
This video was filmed on St. Lawrence Island Yup'ik Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.