Table 1:

Terms and Definitions

• Indigenous knowledge (IK)	Unique world views and associated knowledge systems integrating core values, beliefs, and practices of the culture and its people. We capitalize “Indigenous” in accordance with the Alaska Native Studies Council Writing Style Guide.
• Qasgiq (Phonetic: kuz-gik)	A Yup’ik structure that traditionally housed the men and was used for communal activities and ritual events.
• Qasgiq Model	Term used to refer to a Yup’ik theory and intervention process to bring about community-level change and protection as part of the Qungasvik (Tools for Life) intervention.
• Qasgirarneq (Phonetic: qaz gee raar neq)	A variant of qasgiq that is a verb meaning to circle around or complete a cycle.
• Qungasvik (Phonetic: qoo ngaz vik)	Yup’ik sewing kit or small toolbox. Term used to refer to the preventive intervention approach developed by Yup’ik communities in southwest Alaska and defined as “Tools for Life.”
• Yuuyaraq (Phonetic: you ya raq)	The Yup’ik way of life.