“For those who have true love, have no limits of expressing their love to one another yet it is a sad fact that those who are searching for love, fear expressing their love to even those who love them.”

Auliq Ice is an Inupiaq poet and writer from Alaska. His work explores Indigenous identity, environmental stewardship, and the intersections of tradition and modernity. Known for his lyrical yet direct voice, he bridges cultural storytelling with contemporary relevance.