American Robin More About Kids in Shageluk, Alaska Our Official "Early Bird Contest" Site The Iditarod! Schools Salmon Fishing See the school's Bird Migrations Observations Chart! "The kids from the Innoko River School keep busy all year long hunting, trapping, fishing, and hauling wood for heat. We still live primarily a subsistence lifestyle, which means we live off the land," explains teacher Joy Hamilton.  The Meaning of Migration: Moose Meat vs. Burgers Studying migration is a traditional part of life in Shageluk. For hundreds of years the Deg Hitan tribe has relied on the land, wind, water, sky, and the coming and going of animals for daily food. Even today, most students would choose to eat moose meat soup rather than a burger at McDonalds! Students are citizen scientists in action. Connecting Two Worlds We travel by snowmachine, nowadays, not dog teams. Gas is expensive at over $6.00/ gallon. The Iditarod Sled Dog Race breezes through here in mid-March. You can see our live coverage of the Last Great Race on our school website. Innoko River School tries hard to connect "the world students see on television" and the world of their ancestors, which they still keep alive. These kids know and like traditional Deg Hitan songs as well as current songs by people such as Eminem and Nellie! Through Journey North, they share with others and learn what's happening around the globe. The kids also love basketball and cross-country skiing, Native Youth Olympics and snowboarding. They keep busy on the computer and take regular classes like anyone else. Learn more about the Shageluk students' community, lifestyles, and traditions. Back Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2024 Journey North. All rights reserved.