Alaska’s Native Village of Kivalina Harvests First Beluga Whale of the Year
Subsistence activities, including whaling, are a way of life in the traditional Iñupiat Eskimo village of Kivalina.
Yesterday, the residents of Kivalina had the opportunity to enjoy tradition as they have for generations - sharing the first beluga whale kill of the year. In this time-honored harvest ritual, Monday’s beluga whale kill allowed each of Kivalina’s 77 families to enjoy five pounds of muktuk and meat.
