‘Very joyful times’: 3 whaling crews deliver excitement and traditional food to the shores of Utqiaġvik
Three whaling crews in Utqiaġvik successfully landed whales, providing traditional food for the community. The catch will be distributed during upcoming winter feasts.
A day of good weather ended with a flurry of late-night activity. Portions of the whales will be distributed to the community in the days to come and during winter feasts, crews say.
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