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Clip 1: Stan Jr. on Art vs. Commerce
Stan Jr. talks about his art, which he says is an expression of his emotions and how he sees the world. His talent and perseverance are clear in his startling, dramatic portraits of himself, his dad and other figures. Hear him discuss his desire for a gallery show, why he has not painted "Native art" and which side of the art vs. commerce divide he finds himself on. | Watch Video
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Clip 2: More on Old Crow: "Living Here is Life"
There are no roads to get into Old Crow; it can only be accessed by plane or boat or Ski-Doo. Yet despite its isolation, Old Crow, which was a trading post in the early 1900s, remains a vibrant community where young and old mix their traditional Gwitchin lifestyle with a modern one.
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Clip 3: Zen and the Art of Ski-Doo Maintenance
What do you do if you live in the middle of nowhere and your Ski-Doo is broken? While Stan Jr. zooms around on the snow in joy when his Ski-Doo is working, he also reveals the frustration of trying to fix it when it breaks down. | Watch Video
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Clip 4: Protecting the Caribou Calving Grounds
For generations, the Gwitchin have relied on hunting caribou for food and other resources. Now the caribou calving grounds in Northeastern Alaska have become threatened, as the U.S. government wants to open the grounds up for oil drilling. Stan Sr. shows the process of hunting caribou, and explains why he feels it's important to preserve the calving grounds for future generations.
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