[2]🧵2026 #StPaul #WinterCarnival. the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade and Overthrow of Boreas. Featuring the art of face painting (get your 'V'"), the art of #Nalukataq (the Enchanted Word), the art of impeachment? (outside on the steps), and the art of pyrotechnics (boom!) (did I miss any?)

Learn Iñupiaq! Today we learn about Nalukataq. Quyanaqpak to our new Administrative Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist, Mabel Kaleak for this week's tip. Our "Tip of the Week" is shared every week. See you next time!

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#Nalukataq (Inupiaq: [nɐlukɐtɑq], naluk- 'to throw it underhand; to toss it up' + kataq) is the spring whaling festival of the Iñupiat of Northern Alaska, especially the North Slope Borough. It is

#Nalukataq (Inupiaq: [nɐlukɐtɑq], naluk- 'to throw it underhand; to toss it up' + kataq) is the spring whaling festival of the Iñupiat of Northern Alaska, especially the North Slope Borough. It is