Children’s Virtual Exhibit

Treasures from a Moravian Attic: Native American Objects from the Wachovia Historical Society

Yupik

Do you see the toy doll?

What type of toys do you play with?

Do you think it would be fun to play with this type of doll?

Do you see the wooden snow shoes? Do you know what they are used for?

(They are strapped to your feet for walking on the snow.)

What else might you put on your feet if it is snowy? (Snow boots, skis, snowboard, etc.)

 

Do you see something that you might use in the water? (Kayak)

“The voice of my ancestors said to me, the shining water that move sin the streams and rivers is not simply water, but the blood of your grandfather’s grandfather.

 

The same people made the pair of moccasins . Do they look like your shoes?

How are they the same? How are they different?

Each ghostly reflection in the clear waters of the lakes tells of memories in the life of our people.

The water’s murmur is the voice of your great-great-grandmother.

The rivers are our brothers.

 

They quench our thirst.

They carry our canoes and feed our children.

You must give to the rivers the kindness you would give to any brother.” (Brother Eagle, Sister Sky)