Chugachmiut
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
Chugachmiut
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
The Heritage Kits are based on the Chugach Region Elders TEK where lessons are scope and sequenced; aligned with the Chugachmiut Curriculum Framework and Alaska State Cultural, Science and Geography Standards at the time of development. The kits include curriculum, books, posters, banners, objects, inter-active digital experiences, and field experiences as appropriate.
The Chugach people value seasonal celebrations still practiced today. These celebrations carry traditional and Russian influenced activities throughout the Region.
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Chugach Regional Elders lifelong knowledge of environment and resources helps us understand the changes in climate.
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The local natural resources used to fashion traditional clothing incorporated elements of function, identification, and practices for the people and lifestyle of the Chugach Region.
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Food from the sea, harvested and prepared with the skills and insights gained over thousands of years, sustains the Chugach people and their culture.
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Honoring Eyak recognizes the voices, heritage and spiritual journey of our existence.
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Our waters are vital to the health of our communities, the local ecosystem and subsistence way of life.
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Local and Regional food plays a vital role in the Chugach Peoples survival, culture and passing down of traditional recipes.
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Traditional Sugpiaq or Eyak temporary shelters and housing styles were responses to the extremes of local weather conditions and family needs.
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During pre-contact times there were seasonal villages in Prince William Sound. Over centuries, our ancestors established various settlements.
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The Chugach People were traditionally nomadic who traveled safely over water and land for food, resources and celebrations.
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For safety and travel the Chugach People used traditional navigational knowledge from the elders in addition to observing the environment and animal behavior.
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In previous years, heritage kits were developed working closely with the Elders, Local Education Coordinators & Regional Education Coordinators based on Sugpiaq history & heritage.
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• Climate Change
• Clothing
• Food From the Sea
• Honoring Eyak
• Our Water
• Traditional Food & Recipes
• Traditional Housing & Shelters
• Traditional Place Names
• Traditional Transportation
• Traditional Weather Forecasting
• Additional Heritage Kits
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