Show Me The World Eskimo-Indian Olympics: Casey Ferguson

by Norma Lewis

Overview

The indigenous peoples of Alaska have a rich and colorful history. Come to the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) to learn more about it. The games, all rooted in Native history, are made up of such diverse events as blanket tossing, high kicking, knuckle hopping, fish cutting, seal skinning, muktuk eating, and beautiful babies in Native regalia. WEIO is one way those histories are kept alive. Through his work at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and in the Native Studies Program at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, Casey Ferguson is making a career of making sure the old ways are celebrated.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594336614
Publisher:	Publication Consultants
Publication date:	07/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	4 - 9 Years

About the Author

Norma Lewis has long been in love with Alaska. Her office contains a 30-year collection of Alaska magazine, and more than 150 Alaska-themed books on everything from history to travel to Native life. She always starts her Anchorage visits at the local bookstore. On her frequent Alaska trips she has explored the state by motorhome, ferry, bush plane, train, rental car, and mail plane. In 2014 she was Jason Mackey's IditaRider. Norma's other books include six local history books about Southwest Michigan.