John Smith drums his group in to open this years Native Youth Olympics held at Riverbend Elementary on Friday.

John Smith drums his group in to open this years Native Youth Olympics held at Riverbend Elementary on Friday.

Photos: Native Youth Olympics

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Two Glacier Valley Elementary students compete for first place in the Stick Pull during the Native Youth Olympics at Riverbend on Friday. Find a slideshow at juneauempire.com.

Two Glacier Valley Elementary students compete for first place in the Stick Pull during the Native Youth Olympics at Riverbend on Friday.

Two Glacier Valley Elementary students compete for first place in the Stick Pull during the Native Youth Olympics at Riverbend on Friday.

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