Author examines the rites historically practiced by walrus hunters living on islands in the Bering Sea and their families. Argues that these rites and the multi-species history of Alaskans, Yupiget and Chukchi all require further scholarly attention.

Compares three case studies which show how games play a central role in different areas of the North. Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.

Comments on the question of language shift in relation to the question of ethnic identity. Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.

Looks at assessing the current status of water, sanitation services and health through the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group.

Discusses updated version of Inuit Arctic Policy looking at goals and objectives, Inuit rights, peace and security, environmental, social and economic issues.

Author examines recorded names for birds in the language of the Yupik; finds a strong correlation between the imposition of Russian language and schooling and the loss of Yupik bird names and the traditional knowledge contained therein.