The following is an outline of the skills and knowledge that we expect our youths to learn from their Camp Sivunniigvik experience.

I. LEARNING INUPIAQ (HUMAN) VALUES

A. Theory and Practice

B. Oral History

C. Stories and Legends

II. SURVIVAL SKILLS

A. Identification of Plants

1. Edible plants/gathering/preservation
2. Berries
3. Plants used in tanning and dyeing
4. Medicinal plants
5. Poisonous plants

B. Fish

1. Netting
2. Cutting
3. Drying/smoking
4. Storing

C. Boat Safety

D. Hunter Safety

E. Food Preparation/Preservation

F. Shelter Preparation/Fire Making

G. Navigation

1. Landmarks
2. Maps
3. Compass

H. Trapping and Setting

III. ARTS AND CRAFTS SKILLS

A. Sled Building

B. Skin Sewing

C. Tanning Skins

D. Carving

E. Snowshoe Making

IV. WINTER SURVIVAL

A. Search and Rescue

B. Shelter Making

C. Travel Preparation (clothing, survival gear, etc.)

D. Snowmachine Safety

E. Hunting Skills

F. Weather Forecasting

G. Ice Fishing (ice jigging, setting nets)

H. Trapping and Snaring

I. Emergency Situations

V. RECREATION

A. Skiing

B. Hiking

C. Inupiaq Games

D. Water Sports

E. Water Safety

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