Alaska's World Eskimo-Indian Olympics moved to Anchorage last week, after 45 years in Fairbanks. The games include events such as the blanket toss, the Alaskan high kick, the seal hop and the ear pull ...

With the confidence of a seasoned athlete, Reggie Joule soared above the seal blanket at the Big Dipper Ice Arena in Fairbanks. Sticking to his longtime blanket toss style, Joule went for a backflip, ...

People from all over North America came to compete in the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks last week. Every year, the event showcases traditional sports and skills that have helped Indigenous ...

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Only in Alaska will you find a festival like the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, or WEIO (pronounced “wee-oh”) for short. With 23 competitions testing everything from balance and ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) To most spectators, the term ''Olympics'' means world-class swimming competitions, downhill skiing or the 100-meter dash. But near the Arctic Circle, a different type of Olympics ...

Welcome to the 64th annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympics — a cornerstone of summer in Fairbanks, and one of the most enduring celebrations of Indigenous strength, tradition and community anywhere in ...

Alaska's World Eskimo-Indian Olympics moved to Anchorage last week, after 45 years in Fairbanks. The games include events such as the Alaskan high... Eskimo-Indian Olympics Capture Native Traditions ...