AK Rundown for December 18, 2004

A VERY ALASKA CHRISTMAS

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1.      Gambell Native Dancing. After missionaries told Natives to stop
dancing, some are now reclaiming their dancing tradition - with a
Christian message. Ashley Gross/pkg/8:16

2.      Button - Pamyua "Silent Night"

3.      One Elder's Christmas Memories. Inupiaq elder Elsie Adams
recalls her earliest Christmas presents. Len Anderson/pkg/3:46

Break #1 Heather Birch Adrian "Sally 5 Bread"

4.      Father Oleksa. The Russian Orthodox priest discusses religious
divides, and how they can be bridged. Gabriel Spitzer/2-way/4:33

5.      Derry Aires. The Anchorage vocal group sings "Snow." 2:46

6.      Henry and Hilma Shavings. The singular musical style of this
husband-and-wife team from Nunivak Island. Lori Townsend/pkg/4:42

7.      Blue Christmas. A Christmas service for people who aren't really
in the mood to celebrate. Gabriel Spitzer/pkg/5:45

Break #2 Cheyenne Brown & Linda Fin Yarbough "Clergyman's Lament"

8.      Calendar of Events. Derry Aires "O Holy Night"

9.      ANCSA Anniversary. Tlingit elder John Borbridge recalls his
behind-the-scenes work to settle Alaska Native land claims more than
three decades ago. Christopher Clark/pkg/4:34

10.     Freezin' for a Reason. Wasillans jump in ice-cold water, this
time for a good cause. Patty Sullivan/pkg/4:49

11.     The Meaning of Christmas. A visit to North Pole, AK, makes a
believer out of Sarah Neal. Pkg/6:35

Close credits - The Glacier Brass "Jolly Old Saint Nick Medley"