Amanda Tritt
1:23 - 2:01
"Youth participated in traditional activities such as moose hide tanning, fiddle dancing, plant medicine, beading, fishnet making, and more. Participants learned CPR and naloxone administration as well as gun safety. Talking circles with elders included topics like values, leadership, and advocacy. There were even special appearances by Get Out the Native Vote and Native Movement, as well as a visit from Chief Hildebrand and some of the executive board members. We are honored that our youth are preparing to step up and represent us and our traditions."
“Youth participated in traditional activities such as moose hide tanning, fiddle dancing, plant medicine, beading, fishnet making, and more. Participants learned CPR and naloxone administration as well as gun safety. Talking circles with elders included topics like values, leadership, and advocacy. There were even special appearances by Get Out the Native Vote and Native Movement, as well as a visit from Chief Hildebrand and some of the executive board members. We are honored that our youth are preparing to step up and represent us and our traditions.”
- Speaker
- Amanda Tritt
- Timestamp
- 1:23 – 2:01
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Fairbanks
- Captured at
- June 22, 2026
From the transcript
Youth participated in traditional activities such as moose hide tanning, fiddle dancing, plant medicine, beading, fishnet making, and more. Participants learned CPR and naloxone administration as well as gun safety. Talking circles with elders included topics like values, leadership, and advocacy. There were even special appearances by Get Out the Native Vote and Native Movement, as well as a visit from Chief Hildebrand and some of the executive board members. We are honored that our youth are preparing to step up and represent us and our traditions.
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