Photos courtesy Touch Alaska • NSB Planning Department, Planning • NSB Culture & Division of Iñupiat History, Language Department, Planning • NSB Division GIS ts, [Quhoo’-yan-ahk’-pahk] c studies, “Thank you very much!” c contributions of Iñupiat hunters that helped make This edition of the Barrow Visitor’s Guide Visitor’s This edition of the Barrow ts of new technologies. Quyanaqpak! was made possible, in part, by support from: . • ECHO • Arctic Slope Regional Corporation • City of Barrow • North Slope Borough District School This event is partially, or completely, or completely, This event is partially, funded by ECHO, Education through Cultural and Historical 84.215Y. CFDA Organizations, The purpose of ECHO programs is to amplify educational benefi foster greater appreciation of local and assist and national history, communities in maximizing the social benefi museum, a traditional workshop ne The Iñupiat Heritage Center Welcomes You! Welcomes The Iñupiat Heritage Center • Meet the commercial whalers who sailed from New Bedford, • Meet the commercial whalers who sailed during the tumultuous Massachusetts to hunt the bowhead whale period of early Euro-American contact. subsistence whaling • Learn about the methods of contemporary and the scientifi of arctic whales. the bowhead whale the best studied population have shaped, and con- • Examine the dramatic climate changes that tinue to shape, life above the arctic circle. collection of mounted indig- the North Slope Borough’s View • etch walrus ivory, enous birds and watch our craftspeople carve and other works bowhead whale baleen, create beautiful jewelry of art. that tell sto- our Iñupiat Dancers perform ancient dances Watch • of traditional drums. ries, accompanied by the throbbing rhythm of our language, Iñupiaq. your senses to the expression Treat • and the opportunities • Learn about the other North Slope villages they offer. Discover the Iñupiat Heritage Center, a com- Center, Heritage the Iñupiat Discover lan- the history, place where gathering munity shared Iñupiat are of the and traditions guage and North Slope residents. with visitors Heritage behind the Iñupiat The philosophy [khaar’-ghee] on the “qargi” Center is based village house, where many or community Among its took place. activities traditionally Heritage Center offers amenities, the Iñupiat a fi of artifacts, and a growing collection The Center is archives and displays. used as a venue for scientifi and repatriation academic course work from museums of artifacts and photos the world. and collectors around members, staff cultural preservation efforts, In addition to their other from the North Slope Borough School volunteers and representatives the North Slope Borough, City of Barrow, District, Ilisaġvik College, and other agencies work with Whaling Commission Alaska Eskimo biologists and other elders, local historians, hunters, anthropologists, document and catalog cultural knowl- scientists to preserve, identify, edge and artifacts. invite you to come and experience some of the deep history of the We arctic. reworks show show reworks A The world Iglu [Igloo] April and May is spring Because the sun is high in Because Barrow lies at the Because Barrow lies at the
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, A ,, Paġlagivsigin! Helpful Hints of your plans before you head away from town on a hike, 4-wheeler excursion or boat ride. of your plans before you head away from town on a hike, 4-wheeler excursion or boat nd you in case of unexpected bad weather or a mishap, notify the North Slope Borough Police nd (see ad.) (see ads) W For much of the year, shorefast ice covering the ocean can extend for many miles. Contact the Iñupiat Heritage For much of the year, the City of Barrow or your hotel for information about taking thrilling dog-sled rides on the sea ice and Center, specially designed across the open landscape -- or take summer birding tours in a vehicle with tracked wheels to Point Barrow, Another option is to take a tour to move over the land without damaging the fragile tundra. American Continent! Newcomers should never go out on the ice alone, the northern-most spot on the North but rely on guides with proper equipment and knowledge of the area. own or barged in. Learn about the globally important, scientifi in. Learn about the globally important, own or barged O Welcome to Ukpiagvik! Welcome R Center (907) 852-4594 for more information. ce (907) 852-0200 or the Iñupiat Heritage R A ARROW ock to Barrow every year. Visit the birding station at Pepés Restaurant & contact the Iñupiat Heritage Center or the birding station at Pepés Restaurant & contact the Iñupiat Visit ock to Barrow every year. ancient, Iñupiaq culture remain at the center of life in the modern world. of life in the the center at remain Iñupiaq culture ancient, Photos courtesy John Gleason In JANUARY and FEBRUARY experience Kivgiq, the unforgettable MidWinter Festival or “Messenger Feast” – a Festival or “Messenger Feast” MidWinter experience Kivgiq, the unforgettable and FEBRUARY In JANUARY APRIL. Enjoy in [pee’-ur-ahg’-ee-ahk-taa’] spring festival in the snow during Piuraaġiaqta Bundle up for a week-long the lush tundra is alive with over 185 species of birds including snowy when & JULY JUNE to the arctic in MAY, Travel Plan your trip to the USA’s most northern community in JUNE when villagers celebrate Nalukataq [nah-loo-kah- most northern community in JUNE when villagers celebrate Nalukataq Plan your trip to the USA’s Barrow residents often go with relatives and friends from other villages to areas where AUGUST and During JULY or enjoy the sun-washed evening hours of during the awe-inspiring winter, us in NOVEMBER through MAY Visit Eskimo games which require traditional feats of skill and physical In DECEMBER spend the holidays watching Visit the Iñupiat Heritage Center, discover collections of Iñupiaq Eskimo artifacts and crafts there and at other locations discover collections of Iñupiaq the Iñupiat Heritage Center, Visit