Ear Pull, World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

In 1970 women. The first decade of the events featured male-only participants; eventually, the number of events which women competed increased. Women now participate in some of the more arduous events, including ear pulls and high kicks. Six years later, the WEIO formed a 501(c) outfit which took over sponsorship from the newspaper, and has been responsible for plans, preparations, and stagings related to the event.
After four and a half decades of hosting the WEIO in Fairbanks, the games were relocated to Anchorage, Alaska in 2007 following a successful bid to host the event. WEIO board members were concerned that Fairbanks officials were becoming complacent, and elected to examine other venues. The general assembly voted to have the games held at the new location earlier that spring.