To bring our communities together, Katirvik Cultural Center staff invites you to show off your traditional clothing and regalia. Sewing is a significant piece to our way of life.

CATEGORIES

  •  Elders (65+)
  • Women’s
  • Men’s
  • Youth (0-13)

HOW TO SUBMIT

  1. Take a photograph of yourself showcasing our regional regalia! Any type of  traditional clothing can qualify. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.
  2. Send in your entry (photograph) to kcc.staff@kawerak.org with the following details:
    • Your Name
    • Category you would like to enter
    • Community *
    • Details of the garment

      • You can include: year made, creator of garment if you did not make it, type of material, hunter (if you would like to honor those that contributed to any fur on the garment) and photographer you would like to credit (if any).

VOTING

Photos will be sent to KCC staff to collect, and the polls will be available on August 5th. The online community will do the voting*; the submissions with the most votes will determine winners. The voting period extends over a few weeks to ensure residents have enough time to view entries amidst the busy subsistence season. Each individual can only submit one vote per category.

*Contestants and voters must be currently residing in the Bering Strait Region.

PRIZES:

  • GRAND PRIZE: Wolf pelt
  • Top Three in each Category will also earn prizes

QUESTIONS

If you need more information or have questions about submitting, please contact us at kccstaff@kawerak.org or call 443-4342 Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

 

We want to strengthen the stitch on our community by mending it with a virtual gathering. This fashion show will showcase the talents of our regions through your stitches.