by Hiroko Ikuta (Author)

This book explores indigenous dances and social relationships surrounding the dance activities among Yupik on St. Lawrence Island and Iñupiat in Utqiaġvik, Northern Alaska.

Author Biography

Hiroko Ikuta is an Anthropologist and Associate Professor at the Kyushu University in Japan. Her research interests include expressive culture, human-animal relationships, sustainable development, climate change and wildlife management in Alaska.