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, ...

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The 64th annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO) wrapped up on Saturday, ending the competition for 2025. From the sports to contests such as the baby regalia ...

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 ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska ” With four grown men hanging like rag dolls from his 340-lb. frame, Demetrius VanFleet lumbers nearly 100 feet before weariness sets in. The crowd at the World Eskimo-Indian ...

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 (KTUU) - The 2025 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) kicked off Wednesday. Members of the community, as well as attendees from around the world, packed the Carlson Center in ...