Tundra times., 1963-11-18
Editorial
Editorial
 Natives Can He| D

inc faq of the United States Needless to say the Expos- lion will be the day of great significance to great many people, especially to inc people of Alaska will be no less significant inc natives of Alaska, the ndans A|euts and the Eskinos.
 The Centennial should be fitting opportunity for
 lives to observe to inc fullest extent and contribute to if their unique and interesting cultures to enhance its ooor We think they have much to offer and they do in most coIorfU This means that folks in villages and towns can start to think of what they would like to present in the way of contributing to the Exposition, to make it exciting to the thousands ot visitors that w come to view inc spectacle. The natives can help make it memorable one.
 We have observed in inc past, such spectaces inc Eskimo Olympics NuchaIawoyya at Tanana, and Mnto, and Chkat dancers They all fine shows and pleasing audiences If events such these can be developed mo we-oied productions, they could we'll be important add- lions to inc Centennial program to be presented to inc |pUblc.
 The Eskimo Oympics has proven that such produc. tions are crowd peasers Local Aaskans enjoy them, and they thoroughly enjoyed by visitors from outside the State. This excellent indication that the visitors that will be predomnantIy oUtofstaters, would thoroughly enjoy that type of entertainment Moreover, that type of show would be new of inc visitors. would be something they would remember and talk about when lthey return home.
 There are things that will be important in preparation flor inc Centennial Fine new, authentic costumes should be carefully made. They add immensely to the color of spectacle This regaia used by both the Indian and the Eskimo, each in his own custom.
 Impressive ancient dances should be rehearsed thor oughy If of these have been forgoten or partially forgotten, inc oldest people should be consulted so the dances could be revived Old people have Uncanny mem- oe Authenticity of them and the authenticity of the cos- fumes can be gotten from them
 Eskmos love beautiful parkas. The Centennial is an occasion for them to design inc finest pakas they have ever made What wonderful sight it would be if they all show up including children, in finest parkas on inc first day of the Centennial.
 There is another thing would like 10 mention in connection with inc Centennial. The editor of this paper na been appointed member of inc Fairbanks Centennial Committed That means he will work with the native tac- lion of inc Exposition and he will need he through sug- gestons and ideas for the program in Fairbanks
 Plans are now being worked out The city of Faf- banks plans to put on the finest show in Alaska Since the most accessible city to natives everywhere, we can help put on spectacle that will be most varied than any other area Its very accessibility will help ii stage fine native show is also rich in history for background
 ere famous qoId strikes discovered !t was the hub of the exciting and romantic days of the sternwheeers the cooru rverboats that piled up and down the mighty Yukon and accessible to inc sored river itself. Here,r also inc pioneering of Arctic flying took place. This, in itself has become romantic tradition.
 WIdIife in great many species abounds in its virgin and surroundings. But most of a Fairbanks repre- scents true Alaska in all its aspecs has inc traditional frend|ness Aaskans are famous for.
 The Golden Heart City, with its coIorful background