A Little About Us

Here in the arctic it isn't always actually that cold!  However, in the winter it can be freezing.  

There are many things to do in Kaktovik.  One example is whaling.  Our whole community helps in the whaling. 

Another thing to do here is watch polar bears up close.  There are so many bears that you could see one the first week you are here.

Kaktovik's school is very protective and educational.  Our teachers are so nice.  Kaktovik is the best place in the world.

Kaktovik Activities

Kaktovik is an interesting place.  

The weather is sometimes very cold.  The snow blows really hard, frost covers the windows, and you better wear really warm clothes.  I can go ski-doo riding.

The weather is sometimes warm.  When it is warm people like to be outside, walk around the village, and ride bikes. 

Polar bears visit Kaktovik.  They like to eat the whale bones.  People like to watch them.

We go whaling every year.  The kids can stand on the whale when it is pulled up, but have to get off when they start butchering it.

 

Young Whalers by Atqaan

Welcome to Kaktovik where we hunt whales and go fishing.  My dad is the whaling captain of my crew.  I would like to go whaling because it's so exciting.  Before you go you have to learn everything about whaling.  Mostly, kids have to be ten to go whaling.  Even though I won't be exactly ten, I am probably going next year because I am going to be in a big boat.  If you go in a regular sized boat you have to be ten and up.