AROUND ALASKA: Kivgiq Festival, Youth Olympics, and State Dinosaur?!? | Around Alaska [Video]

Kivgiq Festival in Utqiagvik

The Kivgiq Festival, a five-day celebration, is underway at Barrow High School Gym in Utqiagvik this week. The festival honors an ancient Inupiaq tradition, uniting communities through dance and fellowship. This vibrant event brings together people from Alaska, Russia, Canada, and parts of the Lower 48, celebrating the cultural connection of these diverse regions.

Native Youth Olympics Junior Celebration in Juneau

In Juneau, students recently gathered for the Native Youth Olympics Junior Celebration, hosted by Tlingit & Haida. The event featured six traditional games, including the Inuit stick pull and high kick. This celebration is a precursor to the Native Youth Olympic Traditional Games, set for April.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in Anchorage

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will bring his Cosmic Perspective to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts on July 29th. Fans of the cosmos should be sure to grab tickets to hear from one of the foremost figures in modern science.

Alaska’s Official Dinosaur Proposal

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