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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