APPEASING THE SPIRITS: The web exhibition 'Appeasing the
Spirits: Alaskan Coastal Cultures' gives teachers and students a
unique opportunity to discover the world and culture of Alaskan
Coastal peoples. The footwear, clothing, hunting gear, and
women's tools shown in this exhibition are evidence of the
ingenuity of the Inupiat, Yupik, Aleut, Alutiiq and others, and
their ability to survive and prosper in the Arctic north.
'Appeasing the Spirits' opens a door to the fascinating way of
life of the Alaskan coastal peoples, and their efforts in
preserving traditional knowledge and skills in the 21st century.
Alaskan Coastal Cultures Classroom Activities & Projects Younger
students can begin to meet Alaskan coastal cultures by exploring
the Arctic climate, and realize how people have to adapt in
order to survive. Students can learn about the fauna and flora
in the cold North, and how animals and plants furnish Alaskan
coastal peoples with food, clothing, tools, and most things
necessary to thrive. By looking close