Alaska

A state in the United States of America. It is located in the North Eastern part of North America and it borders Canada. 


Source
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alaska_in_United_States_(US50).svg

bighorn sheep

A species of sheep that is native to North America. These sheep have large horns (which is where they get their name). 


British Columbia

A province in Canada.  It is the westernmost province in Canada.



cultural region

A geographic area where people share the same or similar culture. 


Culture

The language, customs, beliefs, and art that are unique to a group of people.  Culture is a combination of all of these characteristics.  When people share the same culture, they often spend time together because they have similar characteristics with each other. 


mountain goat

A large hoofed mammal native to North America. Mountain goals can climb well on steep cliffs and ice. 


Source
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mountain_Goat_USFWS.jpg

Native Americans

People who are originally from the Americas.  Their ancestors did not immigrate from another country, and they have lived in the Americas all their lives. 


Source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Natives

totem pole

A tall post carved with the images of people and animals. These images are often brightly painted.  They usually represent the history of the family.


Source
https://pixabay.com/en/totem-pole-faces-alaska-american-21040/

tradition

A custom or belief that is passed down from one generation to the next, and so on.