Subject: Re: [baidarka] Re; Scoping possibility of an Alaska, Iqyax Symposium
From: James Mitchell (baidarka@earthlink.net)
Date: Sat May 14 2005 - 12:35:06 EDT
This could turn into a really great party. I like the idea of finding
one week when we can all be there together. Kurt, any dates in mind?
On May 13, 2005, at 11:10 PM, William Nettles wrote:
> Hey Kurt,
> I'm definitely interested. Sounds like a great experience.
> Aside from the kayak culture I'm interested in Aleut people, history,
> traditional foods, culture....
> I've been doing a lot of reading, the more I learn the more I know how
> much there is to see and experience in the real place with the real
> people.
> Historically I would be really interested comparing paddling real skin
> boats (if possible) with the nylon/polyester versions. I've very
> curious what a traditional Aleut dwelling is like. Be happy to help
> make one.
>
> Speakers? i don't know enough to really say. Dyson, Wolfgang, Perhaps
> the guy who wrote 'When the Wind was a River..." about the
> re-settlement during WWII. A bit off the track-I'm curious about
> Chuchi Eskimos of NE Siberia (haven't been able to find anything on
> them since the 1920s).
> I guess the best goal would be to further the revival of kayaking
> culture and skills-building and paddling.
> Next year should give me just enough time to convince my wife the
> importance of going to the Aleutians for a month. The rougher the
> better!
>
> Will
>
> On May 13, 2005, at 12:26 PM, kschmidt wrote:
>
>> IF a symposium on kayaks/biadarkas/iqyax/canoes were to be were
>> offered in the Aleutian/Shumagin Island region of Alaska and the
>> opportunity to paddle skin on frames boats, build skin on frames, in
>> a remote island camp setting with white and black sand beaches and
>> protected waters, sea bird cliffs etc....
>> and prominent key speakers were appearing to share their knowledge
>> and historical perspectives...how many of our B - LISTERS here would
>> be interested in participating or know of someone that would be
>> interested or would like to see someone in particular appearing as a
>> speaker???
>>
>> Your travel cost from Seattle is estimated to be $1,000 the
>> symposium would last approx. 3-4 weeks. If you needed to leave
>> sooner considerably greater expense would be incurred.
>>
>> You would need to bring your own tent and sleeping bag, rain gear
>> etc. Large communal eating and workshop areas (weather ports) would
>> be provided and food would be provided. Salmon, halibut and cod are
>> available for harvest.
>>
>> I am interested in learning how many people might attend, if
>> something like this were offered. If adequate interest exists, I
>> will explore the possibilities of getting a grant to make this event
>> happen.
>>
>> This could come together as soon as next year.
>>
>> Requisite are your interests in skin on frame kayaks and paddles and
>> the ability to camp out for an extended period.
>>
>> Some skin on frame boats will be available and plastic boats if
>> demand exceeds available skin boats.
>> Thanks for your potential interest.
>>
>> Kurt Schmidt
>> Principal / Teacher
>> Akutan School
>> 907-698-2205
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