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The Moon's Sister

From: KUHB
Length: 00:23:29

Native Youth tell the story of their recent origins Read the full description.
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Journeysm_small The Moon's Sister is written and read by youth and community members of the Pribilof Islands, on the west coast of Alaska. This story is a weaving of traditional and contemporary tales. The existence of the Aleut people in the Pribilofs is an old and sad story, but with a bright future. From the landing of the Russians, to the purchase of Alaska, to modern times, The Moon's Sister gives a taste of life, then and now, in the Pribilof Islands.

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The Moon's Sister is written and read by youth and community members of the Pribilof Islands, on the west coast of Alaska. This story is a weaving of traditional and contemporary tales. The existence of the Aleut people in the Pribilofs is an old and sad story, but with a bright future. From the landing of the Russians, to the purchase of Alaska, to modern times, The Moon's Sister gives a taste of life, then and now, in the Pribilof Islands.

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