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Beringia Museum of Culture & Science Project

TAKING THE MEASURE OF YOUR VILLAGE

Just what makes    unique?

1. What comes to mind when you think of the “culture” of this village?

2. What represents the best of our village’s culture? Why?

3. What represents the worst? Why?

4. Describe what you think your community’s cultural offerings are among community residents?
     In the Region? Among visitors?

5. What would you consider important to showcase about your community in a cultural center or
     museum exhibit?

6. What types of educational programs would you like to see offered in a cultural center?
     Subsistence? Cultural? Tourism? Art?

7. What specific Science education would you like to see developed under the Beringia Museum project?
     (Check all that apply, or add more)
Beringia History and Geology   Climate Change Issues   Arctic Studies   Earth Science
Fisheries Issues   Sea Ice Studies   Permafrost changes   Sub-Arctic Building/Architecture Design


8. How can the Beringia Museum project best assist your village? In what area?

9. Is there a shared sense of identity in the way that people characterize themselves in your village?
     If so, how would you describe that identity?

10. Is there a strong common cultural heritage group? How would you describe that group?

11. Is there more than one strong cultural heritage group? If so, how would you describe the groups,
      and what are their relationships to each other?

12. Is there an identifiable minority population in your village? What is the relationship between that
       population and the majority population? For example, in an Alaska Native village, the minority might be a
       family of Koreans, Germans, or Russians.

13. What, if any, eco-tours or other opportunities would you like to see grow as an economic
       development aspect of Cultural revitalization?

14. Has there been an increase in the number of older people relocating to other communities?

15. Is there an active Native arts & language program in your schools? How does it operate and who is involved?

16. Is there an active community arts program directed toward young people, older people, and the general
       population? How would you characterize the arts presented by this program?

17. Is elder/youth conversation taking place in your community? If so, where is this dialogue taking place?

18. Is there one community event which involves all members of the community?

19. What is the single greatest strength of your community?

20. What is its greatest weakness?

21. How would you rate your village’s sense of health and wellness? Are there efforts to teach healthy lifestyles
       within a traditional framework?

22. Please describe an occurrence, event, person, or something else that reflects the spirit of your community?

23. What types of programs would you like to see the museum/cultural center offer in your community?

24. What is the most important thing that your community can contribute to museum/cultural center programs
       in your community?


The Beringia Museum Project is established to build bridges and collaborations,
thereby strengthening the cultural fabric of the Bering Straits.

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