Watch: Cama-i 2022: The Return of Yuraq

KYUK | By Elyssa Loughlin,

Gabby Salgado

Published April 1, 2022 at 3:01 PM AKDT

After a two year postponement due to COVID-19, the Cama-i Dance Festival returned to Bethel. Community members from across the state gathered to celebrate the return of yuraq.

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Elyssa Loughlin

Elyssa (she/her) was the Wellness Programming Producer from 2020-2022.

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Gabby Salgado

Gabby Hiestand Salgado is the Multimedia Director for KYUK

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