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Parker Kenick, a seasoned Alaska Native Games expert, showcases traditional athletic events at the Festival of Native Arts. His team, representing the University of Alaska Fairbanks Native Games Club, leads demonstrations and workshops, highlighting skills like the Alaskan high kick and one-hand reach. These games, passed down from Inuit and Dine ancestors, serve as survival techniques, building strength, endurance, and agility for harsh landscapes. Kenick, a former competitor since age eight, views the games as a holistic approach to well-being and continues to volunteer as a community leader, encouraging others to find growth through these traditional events.

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