Fans of horror films and Indigenous films were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of visionary Mi’kmaw filmmaker Jeff Barnaby. The late director made two unforgettable feature films that used the tools and tropes of the horror genre to tell the true horrors of colonization and contemporary racism. He was only 46 and died from cancer. His first film “Rhymes with Young Ghoul” was built around the violence and the legacy of the residential school system.
American Indian Teens Who Anticipate Future Affiliation with their Native Culture Experience Fewer Negative Consequences of Drinking…American Indian (AI) adolescents who expect to relate strongly to their racial culture in the future are less likely than their peers to experience negative alcohol outcomes – like fighting with friends, being arrested, and memory gaps – even if they do not relate strongly to their culture now, a new study suggests. The role of cultural identity may relate to experiences of historical trauma and ongoing racist discrimination linked to alcohol-related health disparities, as well as the loss of traditional Indigenous practices and healing. For the study in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, investigators explored the links between cultural identity, alcohol use, and alcohol-related outcomes.
TasteAtlas revealed a list of traditional Alaskan foods, such as Alaskan smoked salmon, jellied moose nose, and reindeer hot dogs, which contain sausages made with a combination of pork, beef, and caribou. And one of the most exciting foods of Alaskan cuisine is a traditional frozen dessert that pairs sweet and savory flavors. Apparently, it’s so good that it will make some people go on an Alaskan vacation just to taste this delicacy. Akutaq is a frozen treat made with fat, oil, berries, and water or fresh snow.