What Is Harvest: Quyurciq?
Harvest: Quyurciq is a short documentary film and accompanying curriculum that examines the Alaska Native harvest of sea otters, and by extension broader topics of environmental management, Native science, and Indigenous sovereignty. Our film screens at international festivals, universities, and museums, and was featured in the New York Times.
The curriculum was reviewed by a diverse group of Indigenous education professionals, and successfully debuted at Outer Coast, a college-level academic program in Sitka. Our work is supported by grants and fiscal sponsorship from Native Peoples Action, Native Movement, and the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship.
Who Can Benefit from Our Project?
Our content is provided free of charge to all educators interested in incorporating Indigenous worldviews into their classrooms. The curriculum consists of seven scalable lessons, designed for high school and post-secondary students. Its subject matter is particularly suitable for students studying environmental science, marine biology, Indigenous studies, and United States history. That said, Indigenous education is traditionally holistic and interdisciplinary, and the curriculum also includes elements of mathematics, art, and law.
