Tuesday, May 12 we traveled from Portage Glacier, though ANK on our way north. The day was spent at the fabulous ANHM which has extensive displays, performances, videos and living recreations of the 5 major native tribal groups which many of the smaller tribes fit into. It was exceptionally done. Charlie is trying to spin a native yo-yo after I successfully failed! He did as poorly! Native dancers perform at the Museum daily. The history and story of this totem pole was well explained. The most interesting was talking to the young interpreters, all natives of the tribe they were explaining, but all having grown up in today's world... more or less.
We came away with the thought that if everyone still practiced the basic teachings of native cultures - RESPECT for elders, earth and its being and self, the world wouldn't be in such a state today.
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