First Alaskans Magazine - August/September 2009

August/September 2009 Issue

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	TRACKING AN INUPIAT’S CREATIVE PROCESS Susie Bevins-Ericsen takes her time sculpting her art career. by Tammy Judd

	PATRON FOR ART PROGRESS Alice Rogoff advances the business of Native Alaskan works by Mike Peters

	ALL POLITICS IS RURAL Bethel's Tiffany Zulkovsky brings rural Alaska views to D.C. by Matthew Nevala

	PROSPERITY PAVED WITH GRAVEL Ekultna Inc. finds opportunity in the value of gravel by Dimitra Lavrakas

	ON A ROAD TRIP FOR CLEANER VILLAGES Garbage in and out — Inter-tribal watershed council puts wheels on backhaul efforts by Van Williams

	A WELCOME HOME Anaktuvuk Pass gets its first new house in a decade by Mike Peters

FROM THE EDITOR - How to Forgive and Unite

In the Magazine

NOTES FROM ALL OVER
Yup'ik teen from Eagle River makes movie debut

BUSH TOUGH
Alutiiq bentwood hats for hunters

FACES IN THE CROWD
Calista golf outing raises scholarship funds

FOOD
Rate the top Alaska-grown berries

REMEMBERED
Joe Beetus, a Koyukon star

PARTING SHOT
A glimpse from WEIO