2009
DOI: 10.7202/019736ar
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Iñupiaq pride: Kivgiq (Messenger Feast) on the Alaskan North Slope

Abstract: This paper explores tradition as dynamics of social life, history, and power relations and its meanings for local people through the examination of a revitalised ancient festival among Iñupiat on the Alaskan North Slope. In one form or another, Iñupiaq people had celebrated Kivgiq (Messenger Feast) for many centuries. However, the earlier representations of Kivgiq were discontinued in the early 20th century due to social, economic, and environmental pressures. In 1988 after a lapse of more than 70 years, the m… Show more

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“…The number of Iñupiat households who depend on local subsistence resources for half or more of the food they consume also increased between 1998 and 2003. But despite the economic hardships and environmental harms of this period, 1988 was also inaugurated with the first Iñupiat "Messenger Feast" celebration to be held in 70 years [72]. Along with an increased number of households speaking Inupiaq [73] and the rise in subsistence engagement, the celebration indicates a growing vitality in cultural identity and community ties.…”
Section: Steady Flow: 1977-1988mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The number of Iñupiat households who depend on local subsistence resources for half or more of the food they consume also increased between 1998 and 2003. But despite the economic hardships and environmental harms of this period, 1988 was also inaugurated with the first Iñupiat "Messenger Feast" celebration to be held in 70 years [72]. Along with an increased number of households speaking Inupiaq [73] and the rise in subsistence engagement, the celebration indicates a growing vitality in cultural identity and community ties.…”
Section: Steady Flow: 1977-1988mentioning
confidence: 99%