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Rita Pitka Blumenstein
Legendary Healer and Alaska Indigenous Grandmother Grandmother Rita Pitka Blumenstein, a revered Yupik Elder, was born in 1926 in the village of Nelson Island, Alaska. Throughout her life, she played a crucial role in preserving[...]
The Art and Legacy of John Jay Hoover 1919-2011
John Hoover, a renowned artist, hails from the picturesque town of Cordova, Alaska, where he was born and raised. His journey through life has been as diverse as his artistic talents. Initially, Hoover immersed himself[...]