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Kerlungner
Kerlungner (born about 1877), also written as Ker-Lung-Ner, was an Alaska Native woman who toured the United States as part of Miner W. Bruce's "Eskimo Troupe" in the 1890s. Early life Kerlungner is variously described in contemporary sources as belonging to the Kinugumiut or Kumu-Gu-Mut cultural group, based near Port Clarence, Alaska. Touring, 1893-1896 Kerlungner was photographed with other members of her community in 1894, by American ethnographer William Dinwiddie. She was among the Alaska Native people who toured American cities with entrepreneur Miner Wait Bruce's "Eskimo Troupe" from 1893 to 1896. The tour was a publicity effort supporting Bruce's business plan, importing and breeding Siberian reindeer in Alaska. Bruce had no particular authority or expertise to travel with the group, or to arrange their appearances at various exhibitions, schools, and other gatherings. They were presented in exploitative ways, and their health and safety were jeopardized more than on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alaska Natives
Alaska Natives (also known as Native Alaskans, Alaskan Indians, or Indigenous Alaskans) are the Indigenous peoples of Alaska that encompass a diverse arena of cultural and linguistic groups, including the Iñupiat, Yupik, Aleut, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and various Northern Athabaskan, as well as Russian Creoles. These groups are often categorized by their distinct language families. Many Alaska Natives are enrolled in federally recognized Alaska Native tribal entities, which are members of 13 Alaska Native Regional Corporations responsible for managing land and financial claims. The migration of Alaska Natives' ancestors into the Alaskan region occurred thousands of years ago, likely in more than one wave. Some present-day groups descend from a later migration event that also led to settlement across northern North America, with these populations generally not migrating further south. Genetic evidence indicates that these groups are not closely related to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
