Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Community-Gathering-in-Point-Hope-27MZIFVTSH_6.htmlConceptually similarCommunity Gathering in Point HopeGP046BSCompleted★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP046BTCompleted★★★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP0STOBS2Completed★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP046BUCompleted★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP046BWCompleted★★★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP046BRCompleted★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP046BVCompleted★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP046BOCompleted★★★★Community Gathering in Point HopeGP046BPCompleted★★★★★★View AllGP046BQCommunity Gathering in Point HopeInupiat residents of Point Hope sing and dance together with members of the Greenpeace ship Esperanza crew during a community meeting and dance at Point Hope, North Slope Borough, Alaska. Music is important for the Inupiat people living in the Arctic: most families have their own songs and dances that have been handed down from their ancestors.Point Hope is one of the oldest continually occupied sites in North America. The community and the surrounding ocean habitat are threatened by offshore oil drilling, as well as industrial fishing fleets.Locations:Alaska-Arctic-Point Hope-United States of AmericaDate:19 Jul, 2012Credit:© Jiri Rezac / GreenpeaceMaximum size:3744px X 5616pxKeywords:Celebrations-Community gatherings-Dancing-Drums-Fishing (Industry)-Indoors-Inupiat-KWCI (GPI)-Large group of people-Local population-Musicians-Oceans (campaign title)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-VillagesShoot:'Save The Arctic' Alaskan TourThe Alaskan Arctic Expedition highlights the need to save the Arctic from attempts by oil companies to exploit the regions resources for short term profit. The Esperanza will document whats at stake in the region whilst campaigning for the creation of a sanctuary around the North Pole.Related Collections:Alaskan Arctic Expedition (Photos & Videos)