Michael Kabotie Lecture Series: Ossie from PAMYUA

The Native American Arts Festival Week presents its annual Michael Kabotie Lecture Series. This year’s guest lecturers are Indigenous folks who are making positive change in their communities and beyond in their fields that are outside of visual arts.

Aassanaaq “Ossie” Kairaiuak (Yup’ik) from Yup’ik Soul/Funk Band PAMYUA activates his life work utilizing music and art to save lives, to keep Yup’ik culture alive, and give young people something they can look up to and see themselves in. Ossie’s unique and fun approach connects him to the work and all his relatives worldwide. Learn, listen, and join Ossie on a journey of joy for this session segment.