Photos: World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks

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April 26, 2021

July 23, 2024

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Vadim Bledsoe

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April 26, 2021

The Northway dance group performs prior to the kneel jump competition. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

The annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympics were held in the Big Dipper Ice Arena in Fairbanks from July 10 to 13. Contestants competed in different sports and cultural practices which included high kick, blanket toss and seal skinning.

Since 1961, the Olympics have been held over a four-day period each July in Fairbanks. They are designed to preserve traditional practices of indigenous peoples in the circumpolar regions of the world.

Alanna Moses wears a parka made of blue fabric, floral trim and parka lining, with the regalia entirely made by herself for the open regalia competition. The head dress was made with blue cloth, blue leather and beads. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

Autumn Menook wears snow goggles and a headdress made from a spotted seal with sewn beads. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

The Northway dance group performs prior to the kneel jump competition. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

A contestant participates in the kneel jump competition. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

Naatanii Mayo performs with a local Fairbanks dance group to start the last day of the Olympics. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

Daisy Vanblarcom of Wasilla reaches 5 feet, 6 inches for the two-foot high kick. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

Anastasha Wilde of Anchorage wins third place in the one foot-high kick, reaching a height of 70 inches. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

Colton Paul of Kipnuk wins first place in the one-foot high kick, reaching a height of 106 inches. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

The Wainwright Dance group performs after the award ceremony for the one foot high kick. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

Nalugaria Joevahnta Usugan-Weddington and Naatanii Mayo dance with Wainwright Dance Group in the invitationals, which are open floor demonstrations. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

Marjorie Tahbone of Nome wins second place for the seal skinning competition in 2 minutes and 12.94 seconds. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

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Photos: World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks

Disclaimer: Some images in this story are graphic.

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