University Of Alaska Press

University Of Alaska Press - Akulmiut neqait / fish and food of the akulmiut: fish and food of the akulmiut, paperback/ann fienup-riordan

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For centuries, the Akulmiut people--a Yup'ik group--have been sustained by the annual movements of whitefish.

It is a food that sustains and defines them.

To this day, many Akulmiut view not only their actions in the world, but their interactions with each other, as having a direct and profound effect on these fish.

Not only are fish viewed as responding to human action and intention in many contexts, but the lakes and rivers fish inhabit are likewise viewed as sentient beings, with the abili.