Understanding Yup'ik Culture and Connection to Nature

What does June Tracey emphasize about nature?

• It should be taken for granted.

• It is nice to be out in nature and listen to the waves.

• It should be ignored.

• It is not important in modern life.

How should animals be treated according to June Tracey?

• With indifference.

• As disposable resources.

• With respect and gratitude.

• As a nuisance.

What is unique about Yup'ik composers and their songs?

• They take full ownership of their songs.

• Their songs are inspired by nature and their identity.

• They sell their songs for profit.

• Their songs are not connected to nature.

What role does dancing play in Yup'ik culture?

• It is a part of life that brings wellness and restores identity.

• It is a form of entertainment only.

• It is not significant.

• It is a modern addition to their culture.

How do Yup'ik people view the ocean and the woods?

• As dangerous places.

• As unimportant.

• As places for recreation.

• As their church and a way to reconnect spiritually.

What is the significance of the same ocean and forest for ten thousand years?

• It is a recent discovery.

• It signifies the deep connection and continuity with ancestors.

• It is irrelevant to their culture.

• It shows the longevity of the environment.

How should the environment be treated according to Yup'ik beliefs?

• As a separate entity.

• With indifference.

• With the same respect as a human being.

• As a resource to exploit.

What is the essence of Yup'ik spirituality?

• Ignoring traditional values.

• Dominating nature.

• Accumulating wealth.

• A sense of awareness and being a good human being.

What does protecting Native values entail?

• Ignoring the environment.

• Focusing on modern development.

• Protecting an entire ecosystem.

• Protecting only one species.

What is highlighted about the resilience of Native people?

• They have no connection to nature.

• They have survived the elements and their voice will be heard again.

• They have always been weak.

• They have lost their cultural identity.