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While competition was tight, one icicle dominated the frozen field by a wide margin.
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At the Bethel Readiness Center dedication, Maj. (Ret.) Robert Hoffman shared stories about the legacy of the National Guard and his hopes for the future.
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For Alaska Native communities along the Yukon River, fishing for salmon has always been a central part of life. But climate change is driving a massive collapse in salmon populations.
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Amllerni sassani yuraguralriit avatiitni, amlleret Cama-i Festival-aq nallunritaat piliarugaat nasvaumalallrat pitekluku melqulegnek, tegglinek, enernek, melqunek-llu.
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The plan could close fishing for seven more years and open the door for hatcheries. In villages along the river, Tribal leaders say the state has cut them out of the process and want federal oversight.
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In addition to the dozens of hours of dancing, the Cama-i Festival is well-known for its bustling craft fair full of furs, beads, bones, and feathers.
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After decades, the sharing of culture through traditional foods continues to be a staple of the festival.
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Yup’ik dance and drumming all but died out at the turn of the 20th century, as Christian missionaries sought to suppress what they saw as the pagan tradition of dance. Each year, Cama-i celebrates the culture-bearers who have helped bring yuraq back and keep the practice strong.
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The 2024 Cama-i Dance Festival wrapped up on Sunday (March 17) with another nine hours of dancing, drumming and a colorful qaspeq parade.
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The longest day of the 2024 Cama-i Dance Festival was packed with performances, festival traditions, and hundreds of servings of salmon and moose.
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The 2024 Cama-i Dance Festival kicked off in Bethel on Friday (March 15), as hundreds of spectators and dancers converged on Bethel Regional High School for a weekend of celebration and community.
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The Cama-i Dance Festival returns to Bethel March 15-17 with three days of song, dance, and community. Here’s what to know.