Alaska's World Eskimo-Indian Olympics moved to Anchorage last week, after 45 years in Fairbanks. The games include events such as the blanket toss, the Alaskan high kick, the seal hop and the ear pull ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The athletes filling a huge gym in Anchorage were ready to compete, cheering and stomping and high-fiving each other as they lined up for the chance to claim the state's top prize ...

The World Eskimo Indian Olympics highlights traditional games that simulate challenges faced in traditional Alaska Native life and other indigenous cultures. The 2025 games are set for July 16-19 at ...

As President Trump pushes to annex Greenland, it is important to consider the impact US ownership might have on its indigenous Inuit people.

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would allow Alaska Natives to continue sales of traditional ivory art in states that have passed laws banning the ivory trade. The ARTIST Act, by ...

I know the more perspicacious among you are wondering what a teeny, tiny baby girl and her young parents have to do with someone named Molly Hootch. Hang on. As you no doubt recall with great clarity, ...

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