Coming up on the Channel 2 Newshour, KTUU multimedia journalist Shawn Wilson brings us the story of how thirty kindergarten students at College Gate Elementary School are learning to speak the Yupik language. Tune in to the newshour at 6:00 p.m. for the full story! | Alaska's News Source

Part 2 ❤️ Keep trying to learn your native language. Don’t give up to be discouraged. You will make mistakes but over time you will get it ❤️ And please correct me when I am wrong I am happy to keep learning and I will continue to keep at it. #sewyupik #yupik #fyp #sharingalaska #indigenous #alaska #alaskalife #indigenousartist #indigenousart #alaskaliving #indigenousculture #indigenouspeople #indigenouspride #indigenoushistory #indigenousculture #indigenousknowledge #fypシ #fypシ #native #nativep

Focusing on the Yup'ik culture for the month of July, this mask was made by Jerry,(Sivaluaq), Lieb Jr. This is the Spirit of Change mask representing darkness and light, a better tomorrow. The feathers represent respect for animals of the water, animals of the land, animals of the air, The Creator, family and food. #culturalheritage #culturalexchange | Alaska Native Heritage Center

For the month of January were focusing on the St. Lawrence Island Yupik culture. This bird skin parka was made by Lydia Apataki from Gambell. The materials are auklet, rabbit fur, and beaver. #culturalexchange #culturalheritage | Alaska Native Heritage Center