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Indie Alaska

How kayaks (qayaqs) are rejuvenating Alaskan Sugpiaq culture

Jonathon Sawden is building a traditional kayak to pass on Indigenous knowledge to youth.

Aired 07/27/2022

FromDigital Studios

Indie Alaska

How kayaks (qayaqs) are rejuvenating Alaskan Sugpiaq culture

Season 11 Episode 7 | 5m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Jonathon Sawden is building a traditional kayak to pass on Indigenous knowledge to youth.

Jonathon Sawden normally works in HR but sees the importance to tell the world that his people, the Sugpiaq (Sookh-pee-ahk), and other Native peoples are still here. Here, Jonathon and another young apprentice artist are working with a Master Kayak Builder to learn the techniques to build traditional boats and be the next generation to keep the craft and culture alive.

Aired 07/27/2022

FromDigital Studios

Indie Alaska

How kayaks (qayaqs) are rejuvenating Alaskan Sugpiaq culture

Season 11 Episode 7 | 5m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Jonathon Sawden normally works in HR but sees the importance to tell the world that his people, the Sugpiaq (Sookh-pee-ahk), and other Native peoples are still here. Here, Jonathon and another young apprentice artist are working with a Master Kayak Builder to learn the techniques to build traditional boats and be the next generation to keep the craft and culture alive.

Aired 07/27/2022

FromDigital Studios

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