
A half century ago, Inupiat Eskimo Paul Green was dismayed by a writer who arrived in his village, stayed briefly, then flew home to print nonsense. So Green began writing down his own stories--about his life, Native foods, legends, games, animal habits, even "rubbing nose kiss."...


Introduction By Robert A. Henning. Paul Green (Aknik) Tells Of His Life Growing Up In An Eskimo Village In Alaska. Accompanying These Remembrances Are Line Drawings By Native Eskimo Artist George Akgupuk. The Author Describes Such Traditional Activities As Hunting, Whaling, And...


""I Am Eskimo: Aknik My Name"" is a children's book written by Paul Green. The story follows a young Inuit girl named Aknik as she introduces herself and her culture to the reader. Through her eyes, we learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Inuit people, including their...

