This Week in Arctic Alaska — Jun 15 to Jun 21
Life above the Arctic Circle keeps moving. This week (June 15–21) brings 4 events in Alaska's northernmost communities.
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Nalukataq Spring Whaling Festival
Monday, June 15 · All Day · Venue TBA · Free
Traditional Inupiat celebration in Utqiagvik (Barrow) marking a successful spring whaling season. Features the blanket t
Nalukataq Blanket Toss Festival Barrow
Monday, June 15 · Utqiagvik Community Center, Utqiagvik · Free
Traditional Inupiat whaling celebration in Utqiagvik featuring the iconic blanket toss, whale meat sharing, traditional games, and cultural celebrations honoring a successful whali...
Nalukataq Whaling Festival — Utqiagvik
Saturday, June 20 · 10:00 – 20:00 · Utqiagvik Community Center, Utqiagvik · Free
Iñupiaq whaling celebration with blanket toss, traditional songs, and feasting.
Nalukataq - Blanket Toss Festival
Saturday, June 20 · 12:00 · Utqiagvik Community Center, Utqiagvik · Free
Traditional Inupiat whaling celebration with the famous blanket toss in Utqiagvik.
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