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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Unangax & Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) Cultures of Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an introduction to the traditions and customs of the Unangax and Alutiiq peoples of Alaska with emphasis on their distinct culture.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: North Alaskan Eskimos

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the North Alaskan Eskimos. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Alaska Native Knowledge Network: Guidelines for Respecting Cultural Knowle [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In response to concerns that aboriginal peoples and beliefs were being misrepresented or denigrated in subtle ways in Alaskan classrooms, this document was developed through consultation with First Nations Elders. It aims to provide...
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Arctic Circle: Inupiat of Arctic Alaska: Social and Cultural Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive article discussing the social and cultural life of the Inupiats including relationships, celebrations, religion and health, and law and social control.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Russian Church and Native Alaskan Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress exhibition provides information and pictures of documents as well as photographs of the Russian Church era in Alaska.
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Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Governing Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Alaska's government from the time it was first purchased from Russia up until it became a state is described. The structure of its government today is also explained.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Looking Both Ways

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interactive exhibit from the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center featuring the Alaskan Native Alutiiqs. Learn much information about the people, their culture, and see where they live.
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Anchorage Museum: Alaska Gallery: Alutiiq and Aleut/unangan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Anchorage Museum in Alaska provides a lengthy comprehensive overview of Alutiiq and Aleut history and culture. Includes details on daily life, dioramas, art, ceremonial objects, clothing, and more.
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Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository

For Students 9th - 10th
Great online source for finding an abundance of information on Alutiiq history, culture, and heritage. Offers artifacts, latest news, an art gallery, exhibits, a language program, and so much more.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Eyak, Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the life of the Native Alaskan culture group of the Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, & Tsimshian people and learn about their traditions and customs. Although they share a common culture, they have very different languages and social...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: The Hall of Arctic People

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the online version of the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit devoted to the people of the Siberian and North American Arctic. The mannequins around the walls represent the peoples of the Crossroads region, dressed in traditional...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Crossroads of Continents

For Students 9th - 10th
Very interesting Smithsonian web exhibition on the culture of the peoples surrounding the Bering Strait. Enter the museum to find lost cultures due to the Cold War. Fun museum to click around in!
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Alutiiq People of Kodiak Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the unique culture and history of the Alutiiq natives of Alaska, many who live in Kodiak City. Includes extensive information and a photo gallery of Kodiak and other villages.
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Kodiak: Alutiiq Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the unique culture and history of the Alutiiq natives of Alaska, many who live in Kodiak City. Includes extensive information and a photo gallery of Kodiak and other villages.
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Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Tlingit, Haida, Eyak, and Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the history and culture of the Alaskan Indian groups: Haida, Tlingit, Eyak, and Tsimshian.
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Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Athabascans

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains brief information on the life and culture of the Alaskan Indian group known as the Athabaskans.
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The Aleutians of the Pribilof Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a complete on-line book that tells the story of the Alaskan natives on the Pribilof Islands.
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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Native Alaskan Graphic Arts: Founding Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful article portrays four Alaskan artists who became known for their drawings of traditional lifeways in Alaska. Near the bottom of the site, click on the name of an artist to learn lots more about each of them.
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Travel Alaska: Yup'ik and Cu'pik

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief overview of the culture of the Alaskan Eskimo groups, the Yup'ik and the Cup'ik.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Inupiaq & St. Lawrence Island Yupik

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an introduction to the traditions and customs of the Inupiaq and St.Lawrence Island Yupik peoples of Alaska with emphasis on their distinct culture.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Athabascan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Athabascan people of Alaska in this broad overview from the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Explore their cultural traditions from housing to clothing to social organization.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection

For Students K - 1st Standards
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection

For Teachers K - 1st
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Molly of Denali: Sled Dog Dash

For Students 1st - 2nd
Play this games to expand use of informational text, as well as knowledge of Alaska Native culture. As you play, you can learn about sleds, sled dogs, and the Alaskan environment, while using navigational and graphical features of...