My Iñupiaq name is Alaasuraq, and my English name is Owen Bunch. My Father Matt Bunch was born in Ketchikan, Alaska, my Mother Nagliktuqtuk Marita Bunch was born on the Colville River Delta on the edge of the Arctic Ocean. I am twelve years old, and in fifth grade at Watershed Charter School. I enjoy swimming, soccer, and snowmachining. I have danced with the Pavva Iñupiaq Dancers for seven years. My cousin Anayaktuaq Matia Wartes, sister Nipituruaq Gwendolyn Bunch and brother Saggan Blake Bunch are also part of Pavva. My Aapa (Grandpa) is Itqiliuraq Mark Wartes, and he helped me start dancing. My Aaka (Grandmother) is Tagaluksiaq Denise Wartes, who is also active with Pavva.