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State lawmakers don Alaska Native garments to honor culture

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In this Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 photo, Senate page Jacob Pennell, of Wasilla, walks off of the Senate floor with a set of documents to deliver to legislators in Juneau, Alaska. A traditionally Alaska Native garment known as a kuspuk has been incorporated into the official wardrobe of pages. Bennell said each gets one custom made for use on Fridays during the legislative session, and they get to keep the garment after the session adjourns. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

In this Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 photo, Senate page Jacob Pennell, of Wasilla, walks off of the Senate floor with a set of documents to deliver to legislators in Juneau, Alaska. A traditionally Alaska Native garment known as a kuspuk has been incorporated into the official wardrobe of pages. Bennell said each gets one custom made for use on Fridays during the legislative session, and they get to keep the garment after the session adjourns. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

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