Anvik Culture Camp 2017

Anvik Spirit Camp

This camp was at an established spirit camp located at Bonzilla that started several decades ago. The cultural focus of the camp was on moose hunting, cutting, and processing meat, catching, cutting and smoking fish, native, language, making fish ice cream, and Elder stories. Wellness activities include Athabascan values, bullying, and suicide prevention, sources of strength, substance abuse, and making good choices.

  • Camp Coordinator: Violet Kruger
  • Location: Bonzilla
  • Dates: August 27-31, 2017
  • Participation: 67 people. The camp had participants ranging from 2 years old to Elders from Anvik, Fairbanks, Holy Cross, and Anchorage.