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What to Bring
and What to Expect:
The following are suggested equipment
and supplies you should bring with you to the Institute: (Please
keep in mind that you are only allowed 40 pounds total of checked
luggage on the smaller aircraft that takes you into the village. Alaska
Airlines will allow up to 50 pounds without charge, but once you get
to Bethel you may be charged for anything over 40 pounds. The rate
per pound over that limit is $.50. You are responsible for any excess
baggage charges).
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LIFE JACKET: Participants
in the History/Social Studies Institute will occasionally travel
to/from field sites in boats. All participants must bring a U.S.
Coast Guard approved personal flotation device in order to ride
in the boat.
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Two plastic tarps (one
for over and one for under your tent)
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Dome tent
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Sleeping bag/air mattress
and sleeping pad (you will be sleeping on the floor or the tundra)
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Pillow (it's better than a
rolled up jacket when you're sleeping on the floor)
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Tall rubber boots
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Tennis shoes
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Slippers, sandals or other
inside shoe for wearing inside the school
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Heavy duty rain coat and pants
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Warm coat and jacket
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Hooded sweatshirt
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Extra clothing: at least two
sets each of shirts, pants, underwear, and socks (bring polypropylene
or wool, not cotton)
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Gloves and Hat
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Shorts, tank top, bathing
suit (2004 was hot...you never know what the weather will be like)
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Binoculars
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Flashlight
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Pocket Knife or "Mulit-Tool"
(only if you have one already..no need to buy one for this institute...and
don't forget to pack it in your luggage)
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First aid kit (not too extensive..we
have them on-site too)
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Suncreen
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Mosquito repellent and coils
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Personal hygiene needs and
medicines
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Travel "mug" (for
coffee, tea, etc.) with your name on it
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Camping bowl and cutlery
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Water bottle
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Camera/film
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Personal snack items
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Phone Card
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Family photos for talking
circle (these may or may not be used in discussions)
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Toilet paper (one small roll
would be fine)
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Towel and washcloth
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Soap and shampoo
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Earplugs
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Pens and highlighters
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Qaspeq fabric (4 yards), thread
and trim (you will hopefully have time to make qaspeqs during the
Institute, but, if not, these items make great gifts for the village)
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Cash or check (if you want
a qaspeq made for you. It is not guaranteed you'll find a person
to do it, but the cost is approx. $65-85)
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Elders gifts-maybe 3 or 4
small items-(ideas: shampoo, soap, warm socks, gloves, baseball
caps, head scarves, towel)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
You will be walking in
the villages and the tundra is often uneven and very muddy. The weather,
even in the summer months, can be chilly and unpredictable, with rain
and very high winds. You will also be out in boats and you will be camping
(see above pictures), and therefore you will be subjected to the "elements."
Pack several layers of warm, waterproof clothing and a good pair of boots.
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