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About six years ago community members in Hooper Bay, Alaska worked together to revive a Yup’ik dance group for young people. The idea was to help connect kids to their culture, teach about the effects of alcohol and drugs, and prevent suicide. And it has worked --but not with every kid. Here's why this program matters despite its imperfections.
By Alaska Public Media4.6
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About six years ago community members in Hooper Bay, Alaska worked together to revive a Yup’ik dance group for young people. The idea was to help connect kids to their culture, teach about the effects of alcohol and drugs, and prevent suicide. And it has worked --but not with every kid. Here's why this program matters despite its imperfections.