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SUBSISTENCE AND THE NORTH SLOPE INUPIAT; The Effects of Energy Development

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Institute of Social and Economic Research UAA
Kruse, John A.

1982

Very Useful
Report
Iñupiaq
Referenced by: Alaska Yukon Library

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 7

Theme(s): Energy/Ecology, Subsistence

,The discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay and subsequent development resulted in sweeping changes to the North Slope Inupiat.
This study attempted to find out : 1. What is the economic importance of subsistence? 2. Aside from economic importance are the Inupiat interested in pursuing subsistence activities? 3. Is the time spent on wage employment reducing the time available for subsistence? 4. Are subsistence activities still tied to Inupiat social well-being? Many tables and graphs are provided as well as some answers. This is part of the MAN IN THE ARCTIC PROGRAM.

Information about the resource can be found at:
Alaska Yukon Library
Anchorage, AK
Telephone: (907) 474-5897
email: Alaska Yukon Library

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