Bilingual
Amiqnikun: On Sewing Boat Skins
Welcome to the art of sewing seal skin boats. Included in this video are tips and techniques for learning to make the traditional 'umiaq' or seal skin boat used by the Inupiat of Alaska when whaling.
1961: The Duck-In Video
In 1961 Barrow, Alaska was largely a subsistence community. People lived according to the laws of their ancestors and harvested the animals of the Arctic. In 1959, the laws of the Inupiat and the United States were in conflict with each other.
Give the Gift of Language
North Slope Inupiaq teachers learn new technique to "give the gift of language".
Bilingual / Multicultural Education Department
We are proud and honored to share some facets of the programs the department offers to the children of the North Slope of Alaska.
English Language Learners (ELL)
The English Lanugage Learner Program assists teachers in meeting the academic needs of the students.
Iñupiaq Immersion
We are committed to building a strong foundation of cultural identity, pride and esteem that supports Iñupiaq students mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development.
Iñupiaq Books & Materials List
The following list are materials available throught the Multicultural/Bilingual Department for use in the classroom. This list was organized by Elsie Itta and Mary An Pitt.
Alaska Native Education Program (ANEP)
The Alaska Native Education Program of the North Slope Borough School District was awarded a Federal Education Assistance grant to undertake Project Sivunmun. Sivunmun is an Inupiaq Eskimo word that expresses the concept of looking forward.
Learning Resources
Here is a list of resources you may not have thought to use. They are helpful in both your teaching and your learning!