Native names in modern culture

Words have power. Recently the federal government quit using certain words to describe ethnic groups. Words like Eskimo and Aleut. Young Alaska Native people are increasingly using their Native names on social media and professionally. There’s also a push by some to return to the original Native descriptors for places and landmarks.
Savoonga Health Aides at the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Raven’s Ball. From left to right: Chantal Miklahook, Abby Seppilu, Briane Gologergen, Dani