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~ Tuesday, May 06, 2003
NORTHERN FUN The events and contests of the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics: Race of the Torch One-Hand Reach Alaskan High Kick Indian Stick Pull Eskimo Stick Pull Ear Pull Toe Kick Kneel Jump Scissor Broad Jump 2 Foot High Kick Greased Pole Walk Arm Pull One Foot High Kick Ear Weight Blanket Toss (aka Nalakatuk) Drop the Bomb* 4 Man Carry Knuckle Hop (aka Seal Hop) _____________ Fish Cutting Contest Seal Cutting Contest White Man vs Native Woman Tug o' War Muktuk Eating Contest** 2002 Miss WEIO Pageant Native Baby Contest Native Regalia Pagent Dance Team *this event involves three men carrying another, who has stiffened his limbs, by his hands and feet until he drops **muktuk is whale skin and flesh, said to taste 'like fresh coconut' Source: full details and 2002 results here. |