Kangiliryaraq

Film by Elena Pavilla

The film explains why we Yup’ik people get our names. This film includes interviews how we perform a ritual to receive our Yup’ik names.

Workshop Info

These films were created at See Stories' professional development retreat for educators in Willow Alaska in June 2025 as part of the Anchored Histories Alaska (AHA!) intensive, funded by the Department of Education. Learn more here: https://seestoriesalaska.org/workshops/anchored-histories-alaska/

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Land Acknowledgement

This video was filmed on Yup'ik/Cup'ik Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.