What better way to bring in the holidays than introducing kids to the wonders of Bristol Bay? There’s always a special gift in the shareholder directory that bring the cultures of Dena’ina, Sugpiaq/Alutiiq, and Yup’ik home. 

What better than the baby’s first kuspuks/aaspeqs made by an Alaska Native who handcrafts each piece to your specifications? Jessica Anderson creates handmade, earrings, headbands, and crochet items – and of course baby’s first kuspuks/aaspeqs.

Introducing kids to Dena’ina stories is easy with How Raven Got His Crooked Nose, a modern retelling of a traditional Dena’ina fable. Part picture book and part graphic novel, this beautifully illustrated story teaches an important lesson to children through Dena’ina mythology and includes a glossary of Dena’ina words to learn. Created by Barbara and Ethan Jacko Atwater, this is just one of many great books to share with the littles in your life. 

You can never go wrong with a snuggly, one of a kind teddy bear – made by Alaska Natives from real fur. Amy L Rogde creates these one-of-a-kind pieces with her company Dena’ina Designs.