Understanding Yup'ik Culture and Environmental Respect

By returning the remains to nature respectfully

By keeping a part of the animal

By singing a song

By leaving the remains in the forest

Because they are considered gifts from nature

Due to copyright laws

They are too old to trace ownership

Songs are not valued in Yup’ik culture

As a spiritual practice

To restore Native identity

For wellness

To gain fame

A competitive sport

A way to show strength

A form of entertainment

A connection to nature and identity

A location for gatherings

A source of entertainment

A spiritual sanctuary

A place for hunting

As a backdrop for their dances

As a resource to be exploited

As a living entity deserving respect

As a challenge to be overcome

As a commodity

With indifference

As an adversary

With respect, like a human

Technological advancement

Wealth accumulation

Environmental and cultural awareness

Isolation from nature

It focuses on individual species

It protects an entire ecosystem

It leads to technological innovation

It doesn't have a significant impact

They are indifferent to environmental changes

They have given up on their traditions

They are strong and their voice will be heard again

They have always been dependent on others