In this video I’m trying on an atguk / atkuk with my mom — learning how to say it in both Iñupiaq and Yup’ik, and feeling the incredible warmth of the wolverine fur around the hood. There’s something powerful about stepping into a garment that isn’t just clothing, but a living story carried across generations. An atguk (Iñupiaq) / atkuk (Yup’ik) is a traditional hooded parka made from materials like caribou, squirrel, bird skins — and in some cases waterproof seal or walrus intestines for rain p

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