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Monthly Archives: January 2015

Announcing Spring Tour to Bethel and Beyond

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Winter Bear Admin

The Winter Bear Project will embark on a 3-week tour to Bethel & Beyond in April 2015. Mark your calendars, and please help us spread the word in your community!

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We’re thrilled to be visiting Bethel during the annual Cama-i Dance Festival, April 17-19.

2014 Cama-i Festival

2014 Cama-i Festival

 

Posted in Bethel & Beyond Tour, Tours | Tagged Bethel, Cama-i Festival

Our Audience Responds

Ukallaysaaq Thomas OkleasikUkallaysaaq Thomas OkleasikVice President, Corporate Affairs, Sitnasuak Native Corporation

“That was a good play. I’m glad you brought it to Nome.”

Audience MemberAudience MemberNikolai

"...The play was very educational for us kids. Showing alcohol is never the answer. Showing you could get help for suicide...Good to tell us kids to get an education...knowing it was [based on] a true story shows how strong some of us Natives are."

VIEW A SAMPLING OF AUDIENCE RESPONSES...

Stories

  • 2019 Tour – #7 Unalaska, April 18-21

    May 26, 2019

    It was thick fog for the entire 268-mile charter from St. Paul to Unalaska, but when we finally dipped down below the fog, we saw mountains rising straight up out of the ocean; harbors everywhere; boats and beaches, high-tech fish … Continue reading →

  • 2019 Tour – #6 Saint Paul, April 16-18

    May 26, 2019

    Since we had hours to wait in Anchorage, we ventured into the city for an urban refresh returning to the airport in plenty of time to check in with our charter for St. Paul Island only to be told that … Continue reading →

  • 2019 Tour – #5 Nome, April 14-16

    May 15, 2019

    We had a nanosecond of apprehension as we arrived in the “big city” of Nome (pop. 3,841) after two small villages. What if they forgot us? Then we saw two enthusiastic young ladies, holding up a “Welcome Winter Bear” sign. … Continue reading →

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Since our first production in 2008, The Winter Bear has reached over 10,000 people in 49 communities across Alaska.

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