One of Petra's secret berry picking location in Bethel, AK on July 30, 2018.
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Heart shaped salmonberry on July 30, 2018.
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Petra's secret berry picking location in Bethel, AK on July 30, 2018.
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A pair of fresh blueberries in Bethel, AK on July 30, 2018.
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Preparing to make 'akutaq' also known as Eskimo ice-cream. First step: pour dry potato buds, add water just to get the buds wet, add crisco and granulated sugar. Whip it up until the batch is soft and add raisins and stir by hand.
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Second step: gather your preferred berries.
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Third step: start adding berries using a ladle.
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Fourth step: add a little more berries.
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Fifth step: gradually add a little more berries.
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Sixth step: mix it all up using a ladle.
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Seventh step: add more berries and stir.
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Blueberry akutaq. In the YK Delta, it is enjoyed by many families throughout the year and can be eaten with dry fish and strips.
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Blueberry akutaq along with king salmon strips is one favorite YK Delta Alaskan dessert.
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Blueberry akutaq on July 31, 2018.
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Earl Floyd Atchak of Chevak, AK on July 25, 2018.
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In Yup'ik, Nukalpiaq, means good hunter and provider. Earl Atchak has never failed to provide subsistence food for his immediate family.
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Silver Salmon Derby flyer.
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Aniak Traditional Fair draft schedule for August 16-18, 2018.
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Aniak Traditional Council Fair draft schedule for August 16-18, 2018.
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Winner of the John Active mug: Liane White and her son, Daniel White, age 5.