— Isaiah, age 12 Camp Sivunniigvik (Camp Sivu) is more than just a camping trip. It is the lessons and values of the Inupiaq people lived and learned. It is essential to maintain traditional Inupiat values in today’s modern world. Native youth who know about their culture are less likely to engage in gang activity, develop drug and alcohol problems and drop out of school. The Aqqaluk Trust brings youth from across the Northwest Arctic Region to Camp Sivu. Camp Sivu is a week long summer recreation camp located on the banks of the Kobuk River east of Kotzebue. Oftentimes, going to Camp Sivu is their first exposure to traditional Native life. At Camp Sivu children learn traditional crafts from elders, the oral history of their people, and many other essential skills that have enabled the Inupiat to survive in the harsh climate for over 10,000 years. Make a difference in a child’s life and the future of Alaska and support Camp Sivu. Most of the children that come to Camp Sivu are able to attend because the camp is free. This is possible only through generous donations by corporations and individuals.