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Yup'ik Raven This collection of student work is from Frank Keim's classes. He wants to share these works for others to use as an example of culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These documents have been OCR-scanned and are available for educational use only.


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Cottongrass

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Ukayiruaq

Mellkuruaq

Cottongrass

Cottongrass

Eriophorum angustifolium

Eriophorum Scheuzeri

Found in moist areas, especially in marshy places both on the sides of mountains and on the flats.

Edible: Yes

Preparation and Use: The roots from the female plants are harvested in Fall from mouse nests and eaten in soups and akutaq. These roots are called "anllat".

Mariann Sundown

Interviewed by Laura Hunter

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