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Focusing on the wisdom of Yup'ik elders, this book documents essential teachings about living in harmony with the environment. Over nearly a decade, the elders shared practical skills and ethical insights regarding their interactions with land, ocean, and weather. The discussions emphasize the philosophical aspects of their relationship with nature and address the impacts of environmental change. Aimed at educating both their youth and outsiders, it serves as a vital resource for understanding Yup'ik cultural perspectives on the natural world.
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Ellavut / Our Yup'ik World and Weather, Ann Fienup-Riordan, Alice Rearden
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Ellavut / Our Yup'ik World and Weather
- Subtitle
- Continuity and Change on the Bering Sea Coast
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ann Fienup-Riordan, Alice Rearden
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780295991610
- Category
- Ethnography, Ecology
- Description
- Focusing on the wisdom of Yup'ik elders, this book documents essential teachings about living in harmony with the environment. Over nearly a decade, the elders shared practical skills and ethical insights regarding their interactions with land, ocean, and weather. The discussions emphasize the philosophical aspects of their relationship with nature and address the impacts of environmental change. Aimed at educating both their youth and outsiders, it serves as a vital resource for understanding Yup'ik cultural perspectives on the natural world.