MUG UP WITH BBNC
A podcast about Bristol Bay communities, cultures, and the stories that connect us
“Mug Up” is special in Bristol Bay, and a tradition in fishing communities. It’s a break for a warm drink and a short visit.
Hosted by Bristol Bay Native Corporation’s Communications team, this virtual “Mug Up” brings the community together to talk about our connections, cultures, and the stories that connect us.
We’re inspired to enrich and celebrate our Native way of life—today and for generations to come. This podcast offers another way to share our values and stories with our community and beyond.
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LISTEN TO OUR LATEST PODCAST
Learning our Languages
In this episode, we sit down with three BBNC shareholders—Atkiq Snyder, Justin Zimin, and Bianca Jensen—each on a personal journey to learn and reclaim their heritage languages: Yugtun, Sugt’stun, and Dena’ina. Listen in as they share what inspired them to begin this path, the resources supporting their learning, and the challenges they’ve faced along the way.
“The languages really reflect a different way of seeing the world, a different way of interacting with the world, and reflect our ancestors’ ingenuity. If weren’t able to hear our stories and our teachings in our language, would the culture be as rich? Would it be as full?”
—Atkiq Snyder