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WalrusIvory.org is a collaborative effort of many partners who are committed to the preservation of the land and its resources.<\/h2>\n

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Thank you for your support of our ivory carvers, Native traditions and rural economies. We are honored to share our practices with the world as a celebration of culture and to expand knowledge about our unique ways of life. We appreciate your effort to help us raise awareness<\/a> and create understanding. Together, we can reach hearts and change minds.<\/p>\n

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This effort is funded in part by Alaska Safe Travels<\/a> grant funds and administered by Kawerak, Inc<\/a>. WalrusIvory.org partners encourage visitors to travel to Alaska, see the living traditions first-hand and purchase walrus ivory artwork to support the Alaska Native artists and their communities.<\/p>\n

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We welcome you to contact us anytime.<\/h4>\n
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
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Kawerak Outreach Director
504 Seppala Drive
Ublugiaq Building
2nd Floor<\/p>\n

MAILING ADDRESS
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Kawerak, Inc.
P.O. Box 948
Nome, AK 99762<\/p>\n

(907) 443-4344
walrusivory@kawerak.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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