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do the natives like people coming in the home to do research there?

do all of the natives speak english?

how much technology do they have in alaska?

 

Madison.M

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Great Questions Madison!

Yes, the natives that I met seem very welcoming and are glad to have people coming. They were all willing to share information about their life style with us.

 However, some of them are a little skeptical and cautious. They told me that they have been disrespected before in many various ways. Some people don't believe that they should be kiling whales, yet it is HUGE part of their culture.

-*** Please note that I cannot speak for everyone by any means.

 The natives that I met could all speak English.

They have computers and TV's and such just like us. I am not sure about IPODS and things like that though. If you have a specific device that you are interested in let me know and I will check for you.

Thanks Madison,

Mrs. Eubanks 

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Excellent Question Madison,

 Yes they do and they have cell phones now too. 

But last year they did NOT. Can you believe that? They just brought the AT&T towers in this year.

 But on another note, it was funny to talk to people in Florida, because there is a delay in time. So you have to get use to listening then waiting a few seconds before you  start to talk, so that you don't talk over another person.

Thanks Madison,

Mrs. Eubanks