Title VII, Indian Education Program
Winter Traditions and Celebrations: Past and Present
There are many traditions and celebrations that occur during our long winter months here in Alaska. Here are many stories and information about traditions and/or celebrations that have occurred in the past, and some that still occur today. This information provides a great opportunity to introduce Alaska Native cultures into your classroom in one way or another.
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Season's Greetings
Learn how to wish season's greetings in different Native languages »
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Related materials
The Title VII Indian Education Program also has regalia that can be checked out through the resource library. Visit the ASD Education Center to browse the collection.
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Books
These can all be found within the district - most are located within the Title VII Indian Education Resource Library and at various school sites. Check the WebCat library catalog to find a copy at a school near you or stop by Title VII library at the ASD Education Center. A link to Amazon is provided here in order to read a description of the text; however ASD does not specifically endorse Amazon. |
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Tundra Mouse: A Story Knife Tale
Megan McDonald (E M) |
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Unnauq sivauni Anaayuniqpathum (Night Before Christmas, Yupik)
Clement Moore (497.1 M) |
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Winter Camp
Kirkpatrick Hill (HIL)
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The Winter Room
Gary Paulsen (PAU)
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Winter Poems
Barbara Rogasky (811.008 W)
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The Winter Walk: A Century-Old Survival Story from the Arctic
Loretta Cox (92 QUTUUQ)
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Video Recordings |
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Uksuum Cauyai – The Drums of Winter (V 979.8 U)
Sarah Elder (Video Recording) |
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A Multicultural Christmas (V 394.2 M)
Colman Communications (Video Recording)
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