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# How kayaks (qayaqs) are rejuvenating Alaskan Sugpiaq culture
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/indie-alaska/episode/how-kayaks-qayaqs-are-rejuvenating-alaskan-sugpiaq-culture-zlzmum/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:54:36.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-21T06:31:22.000Z
- Description: Jonathon Sawden is building a traditional kayak to pass on Indigenous knowledge to youth.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Indie Alaska, Season 11, Episode 7, #ZZZ_Episode_698b348c-868b-4da9-9fc8-fc318194bfea, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_b067a74e-4d91-45e4-9d7b-ab093441ccaf, #v1.16

Jonathon Sawden normally works in HR but sees the importance to tell the world that his people, the Sugpiaq (Sookh-pee-ahk), and other Native peoples are still here. Here, Jonathon and another young apprentice artist are working with a Master Kayak Builder to learn the techniques to build traditional boats and be the next generation to keep the craft and culture alive.