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pictures of what was once home to the Inupiat people in Kotzebue. The
food cache was higher and farther from the dwelling place, in case of
bears.
Next time we think we have it hard, look at what they lived in for over 6,000 years! No one does so in our area now, but they keep these as historical dwellings. |
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The old
living quarters are at left, and the food cache is on the right.
~~~ To learn more about the Inupiat people of yesterday and today, go to these links:
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.The pictures below may be enlarged by clicking on them.
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| All these pictures were taken in March 2004, by Pastor Mercer. | Snow acted as insulation, and the low ceilings also helped keep the occupants warm. |
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The living quarters from another angle..... |
The cache kept the food for the family safe from bears. |
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Pastor Jim & Nancy Mercer are pleased to bring you this page. You're always welcome to visit us at Gospel Road Ministries |
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The address of this page is www.gospelroadministries.org/OldWays.html Credits: Photographer, Jim Mercer. Background, source not known. Clipart from Microsoft Clipart. |
