Maynard Eakan
Personal observations about connectedness with the ethereal world
About Maynard Eakan
Maynard Eakan was born and raised in Kotzebue, Alaska, and attended White Mountain boarding school near Nome. He discusses the effect of boarding schools on Native peoples, the impact of alcoholism, the balance between materialism and spirituality, and the role of healers.
Tribal Affiliation
Kotzebue IRA, Qikiktagruk
Hometown
Kotzebue, Alaska
Occupation
Former U.S. Marine
Region
Alaska