Kiliii Yuyan Photographer

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Left: Larry Lucas Kaleak is the co-captain of Iñupiaq whaling crew, Yugu. He is responsible for many of the day to day duties of a whaling crew, including the nighttime polar bear watch. During the night, ice fog has coated the fur on his parka with hoarfrost.

Right: Harriet Leavitt Reich is the wife of Qallu Reich, the captain of Yugu crew. In Iñupiaq culture, she has the ultimate authority on whaling decisions and is a leader with the highest social standing within the community.

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