The Alaska Native Customary Art Show at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention is a feast for the senses: Shoppers exchange greetings in English and a half-dozen Alaska Native languages, ...
Lake Minchumina — With wild furs selling at record prices, we’re tempted to ship all our pelts off to the auction, but sometimes they’re even more valuable kept at home. The different furs simply have ...
Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal, which makes it a valuable commodity. But there are strict regulations surrounding how to market that fur. Coastal Alaska Natives have the right to sell ...