KTOO JUNEAU EMPIRE But that didnt stop Bennett and thousands of other Alaska Natives and American Indians from enlisting. In fact, the terms of the consent decree are based on Lakewoods own plan so rather than the EPA dictating terms of what will happen, the City was able to come up with its own approach that suits our unique system and needs. An early member of the Alaska Native Brotherhood, the country's first Native civil rights organization, he worked to secure a wide range of civil rights for Alaska Natives beginning in 1920, including voting, citizenship, fishing and school desegregation(more) (Juneau Empire), Grand opening of Soboleff Building set for Friday By Pablo Arauz Pea A $2.9 million grant will allow the Sealaska Heritage Institute to commission 10 totem poles to decorate the cruise ship piers and downtown Juneau as part of a totem pole trail beginning in 2023. At the opening ceremony, the Aangun Yatxi dance in their regalia in front of the Walter Soboleff building. Capital City Weekly Juneau Empire The memorial service for Kookesh will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4. The Alaska State Legislature is posthumously honoring Tlingit code talkers and the role they played in helping to end World War II, by passing a citation. Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has published four new books through its award-winning Baby Raven Reads program, including an original Raven story written by children and three books that teach the Lingt and Smalgyax languages. Chuck Smythe, Culture and History Director for the Sealaska Heritage Institute, watches Jon Loring, left, place a spruce root basket from SHI's collection into a protective mount for transport and storage on Tuesday. The Fashion Law Alaska Beacon Its been in some of Juneaus secondary schools for about seven years but this year its expanding to five K-12 school districts in smaller communities in the region(more)(KTOO) (1-25-21), From wilderness to Tlingit culture: Adventures in Learning Quinto wins kneel jump, one-foot high kick A man by the name of Shuk Ka (Tlingit for Man Ahead of Us) has helped fill in an ancient archeological blank thousands of years in the making. A century after humans hunted sea otters to near extinction in Alaska, the otters are back, and its their turn to hunt. Sealaska has launched a scholarship program adding eligibility for part-time students enrolled in colleges or vocational-technical schools. Raven Story, believed to be the first USPS stamp designed by an Alaska Native, was unveiled last month. The three-day regional summit will be Nov. 13-15(more) (9-14-18), Recommended! Hawaii eyes protections for native culture, Ketchikan artist to open retrospective exhibit in Juneau, Alaska Natives Honored for Secret Communications Work, All Sealaska Heritage Institute 2018 Baby Raven Reads books chosen for annual best-of-the-year list, A great honor: Upcoming exhibit shines light on one of Southeast Alaskas most acclaimed and prolific Tlingit artists, Tlingit Code Talkers feted in Alaska for World War II role, Tlingit students in Petersburg learn about their heritage, Silent in life, Tlingit code talkers finally getting recognition, Heres how Juneau athletes did at Traditional Games, New House Tribal Affairs Committee aims to advance state relationships, Alaska youth rally together at Traditional Games, Getting air on a seal skin blanket: Juneau students learn Iupiat tradition, Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month, Alaska Honors Five Tlingit Code Talkers for their Heroic Contributions in World War II, Alaska Legislature honors WWII Tlingit code talkers, Tlingit code talkers recognized by state legislature for their efforts during WWII, Tlingit code talkers chalk up another honor, Alaska legislature passes proclamation honoring Tlingit code talkers, Tlingit code talkers honored for WWII service, Sealaska Heritage sponsors horn spoon carving with Steve Brown, Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring, Remembering Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich, Olson, Worl recognized during Elizabeth Peratrovich Day event, February 16 in Alaska honors Tlingit activist on Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, 2019 Traditional Games to draw athletes from across Alaska, Canada, Facebook removes fur hat posts by Alaska Native artist, Alaska Native artist continues to have posts banned by Facebook, which said it would fix the problem, US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales. A theological college is transferring ownership of its collection of Native American artifacts to the Massachusetts museum that has housed them for decades amid an ongoing effort to return some of items to the tribes linked with them(more) (9-22-17), Museum Receives Ownership Of Native American Artifacts The study, Epigenomic Effects of European Colonization on Alaska Native Peoples by the Malhi Molecular Anthropology Lab at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, is seeking to combine advances in technology with community-based research to study the biological basis shaping adverse health outcomes resulting from the many changes since European contact with Indigenous peoples of the Americas(more) (9-25-19), Sealaska Heritage secures federal grant for downtown arts campus President of Sealaska Heritage Institute, Rosita Worl, said they were compelled to use available US law policies and courts to protect the art and property(more) (8-16-21), Saga over garment design copyright infringement ends with ceremonial fireThe case was settled in March Summit participants came from all over Alaska, including Barrow, Dillingham, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kotzebue. Capital City Weekly Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) is a civil rights activist who helped end discrimination against Alaska Natives in Alaska. The artistic traditions of these cultures are diverse, from beautiful beadwork to basketry to carvings both large and small. The market, though humble at first, has grown into an economic goliath for the town, drawing an estimated 100,000 people from around the world every year. By Michael S. Lockett Sealaska Heritage Institutes released their upcoming summer youth programs so the community could save the date. Indian Country Today KINY KINY In early 2021, the Harvard Peabody Museum issued a statement apologizing for its reluctance working with Tribes to return some remains and funerary objects. The winners are as follows(more) (6-10-22), Celebration starts in Juneau for the first time in four yearsThe biennial dance-and-culture festival features two lead dance groups, both from Wrangell Juneau Empire (more) (Juneau Empire)(11-30-16), SHI, UAS and IAIA partner to offer Northwest Coast art education At one time or another, theyve all traipsed through Juneau, a wealthy and liberal enclave with a weak tether to religious traditions, a place ripe for neo-spiritual movements. The opera will be performed primarily in Lingt, the Tlingit language, and will feature Indigenous actors and singers. Whether youre practicing job interview skills or giving a wedding speech,local author Dana Norrisprovides help on crafting a narrative and building public speaking skills. The program Thru the Cultural Lens is run by Sealaska Heritage Institute. Rosita Worl has spent 30 years on the Juneau-based corporations board of directors. By James Brooks Shirley Kendall, a Tlingit instructor at the University of Alaska Anchorage, said its important to get the right pronunciations when youre trying to take up Tlingit(more) (9-6-16)Haa shuk: Tlingit language apps connect past, present and futureSealaska Heritage Institute's 'Tlingit Games' and 'Learning Tlingit' feature fluent speakers By Jim Windle Once she reached the center of the tree, she gently pulled the delicate core sample free, lifted it to her face and inhaled the woods slightly spicy, medicinal scent. For non-Natives hoping to gain a better understanding of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures, the artwork is a good place to start, offering an introduction to foundational concepts such as balance and harmony. Associated Press All three Baby Raven Reads books published by Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) last year have been chosen for an annual best-of-the-year list compiled by a nationally-known literacy group. Not so long ago, we were in danger of losing the knowledge on how to make our sacred Chilkat weavings, said a Sealaska Heritage Institute Facebook post about Rizals death. (more) (11-23-18), Ernestine Hayes Speaks on Power of Native Names at SHI The show is being displayed online. Sealaska Heritage Institute is offering scholarships to students majoring in art and museum studies under a program operated in partnership with the University of Alaska Southeast and the Institute of American Indian Arts in New Mexico(more) (12-11-19), Crystal clear: Subsistence and tradition influence new exhibition at city museumWorls whirlwind world shapes her work Governor Byron Mallott, to address attendees, SHI releases Beginning Tlingit Workbook (5-24-17)Volume extension of Dauenhauers landmark work, SHI receives grant to conserve, scan, old Takdeintaan box drum (5-2-17)Infrared scans to unveil original formline design, SHI to sponsor spruce-root weaving mentor-apprentice program (4-25-17)Program part of effort to revitalize endangered art forms, establish Northwest Coast art capital, SHI, PITAAS, to sponsor free lecture, performances, by Ed Littlefield (4-5-17), Study reveals 10,000 years of genetic continuity in northwest North America (4-4-17), Education conference keynotes to include big names in education (3-28-17)SHI accepting proposals for breakout sessions presentations, SHI to sponsor cultural orientation series for educators (3-22-17), SHI to host first culturally responsive education conference (3-20-17)Free event for educators to be held June 1-3 in Juneau, Five teams chosen for Haa Shuk Language Project (3-8-17), SHI recruiting spruce-root weaving apprentices (3-8-17)Mentor-apprentice program part of effort to revitalize endangered art forms, SHI to showcase Native fashion at Tina Art Auction (3-1-17)Institute now accepting entries from designers, Miss Alaska USA 2017 named SHI Cultural Ambassador (2-21-17)London to raise awareness about Southeast Alaska Native cultures on public platform, SHI to showcase Northwest Coast masterworks at second art auction (2-14-17)Program part of effort to perpetuate Native languages, arts, education, SHI chooses three Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian artists to make posts (2-7-17)Pieces to be cast in bronze, displayed in front of Walter Soboleff Building, Rising stars in language revitalization spearhead new language committee (1-30-17), Native groups rally against proposed homelessness ordinance (1-19-17), SHI opens application period for Haa Shuk Community Language Learning Project (1-10-17), SHI to accept applications for college, voc-tech Sealaska scholarships (12-12-16)Institute offering cash incentive to early birds, SHI to release five new childrens books on creation stories, alphabet at public reception (12-7-16)Author, illustrators to sign copies, SHI to release six childrens books on creation stories, colors, alphabet (11-29-16)Illustrator to sign copies of first book on Friday, SHI to open statewide Native mask exhibit highlighting ancient, current uses (11-28-16), SHI, Sealaska to sponsor lectures on Tlingit, Navajo code talkers (11-18-16)Event part of Native American Heritage Month, SHI signs landmark agreement with IAIA, UAS to advance Northwest Coast art (11-17-16), Lecture on armored warriors rescheduled (11-15-16)Lecture part of SHIs Native American Heritage Month celebration, SHI releases first Tlingit language podcast (11-10-16), SHI to open doors to all local second-grade students for arts initiative (11-9-16)Program part of partnership with Kennedy Center, local groups, SHI to sponsor veterans panel, film screening on Thursday (11-7-16)Event part of Native American Heritage Month, Sealaska, SHI to honor traditional warriors, Native veterans for Native American Heritage Month (10-26-16)Annual lecture series to kick off next week, SHI publishes book of rare photos documenting Inupiat life in early 1900s (10-25-16)Book compiled, edited by Inupiat photographers granddaughter, SHI to sponsor lecture on Yupik ways of dancing (10-24-16), SHI releases new study on definition of Alaska Native (10-17-16)Study focuses on eligibility of future generations of Natives to hunt marine mammals, SHI receives large grant to revitalize Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian languages (9-12-16)SHI to establish new language committee to guide effort, Assistant professor, language advocate, chosen for Judson Brown scholarship (9-1-16), SHI releases first Tlingit language and games apps (8-29-16), Feds recognize Indian Point as historic place(8-16-16), SHI to sponsor lecture on Alaska Native Identity study by visiting scholars (6-15-16), SHIS inaugural fashion show highlights traditional and contemporary Native art (6-11-16), Soapberry, seaweed contest winners announced (6-10-16), SHI announces winners of Juried Art Competition, Youth Art Exhibit (6-7-16), Celebration 2016 to kick off next week (5-31-16), Whats new: Celebration to include fashion show, youth art exhibit, & more (5-31-16)New Walter Soboleff Building to host some events, SHI to unveil winners of juried art competition, youth art exhibit and to feature exemplary pieces (5-31-16), SHI to host internationally-known Irish dance group at Celebration (5-31-16)Effort part of institutes cross-cultural understanding outreach, SHI releases Baby Raven Reads books for children (5-23-16) He has achieved ranking in Chambers USA: Americas Leading Lawyers for Business and in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008. *Pharmaceutical companies are giving names to their products that don't match the spellings. The biennial festivities are returning to in-person for the first time in four years and is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the event with this years theme, 10,000 Years of Cultural Survival(more) (6-6-22), Healthy outlook for return of CelebrationLandmark Alaska Native event returns to Juneau starting Wednesday, with strict COVID-19 rules Law360 Whether youre looking for something specific or trying something new, find your style match-maker. The Dachxanx'ee Yaagu, grandchildren's canoe, is paddled to shore near Harrigan Centennial Hall after being launched at a ceremony hosted by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska on the UAS/MEHS Ramp Thursday afternoon(more) (10-13-17), Photo: Grandchildren's Canoe KCAW News By Klas Stolpe Juneau Empire Fulton Orozco, a bright and dedicated artist, student, and mother, has benefited from both(more) (11-28-22), Raising Indigenous Art and Stories in Alaskas Capital : AM 1105 OA (16) fait partie de l'ensemble "Miserere" Portfolio de cent vingt-quatre lments dont cinquante-huit planches dans un embotage. By Rachel D'Oro The books, Raven and the Tide Lady,Raven Loses His NoseandRaven Makes the Aleutians are based on ancient Northwest Coast Raven stories but are adapted for children, said SHI President Rosita Worl. Now through December 16, receive $10 off your Nearly a quarter-century later, Ed Mercer still remembers the night vividly. KINY The government will cancel up to $10,000 in federal student debt if the borrower did not receive a Pell Grant. Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI), in partnership with Petersburg Indian Association, will offer its first virtual art class this month through a pilot project that is expected to become the new normal for delivery of educational programming. Petitioners have called for the removal of a statue depicting the U.S. cabinet secretary who arranged the purchase of the states land from Russia. Those artists will now be able to sell their work through the Sealas-ka gallery, said store manager Lee Kadinger(more) (4-19-16), Grappling with the Complexity of NAGPRA One of the biggest arts events of the year, this years Gallery Walk downtown will feature events new and old. Juneau is poised to become a model for cultural heritage tourism, one of the fastest-growing sectors of the travel industry, Worl said. A conversation with SHI Chief of Operations Lee Kadinger about the institute's upcoming bronze house post ceremony(more) (8-22-18), Sealaska Heritage Institute Bronze Post Unveiling Indian Country Today Juneauites peering out into the Gastineau Channel Friday were treated to a rare sight two traditional Tlingit canoes snaking through the water. Museum collections curator Amanda Lancaster says theyre already using a database and have most of their objects catalogued(more)(KTOO) (5-18-21), Sealaska Heritage Institutes education summit KTOO Juneau Empire By Rashah McChesney Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary, right, smiles after the first of two house posts he designed for the clan house (Shuk Ht) was raised into position as Jeremy Bosworth prepares its metal brackets at the Walter Soboleff Building Thursday. By Renee Brincks By Gregory Philson This week marks the beginning of Celebration: An event that brings thousands of Native Alaskan people to Juneau every two years. Juneau Afternoon DNA proves that Native American and indigenous Canadian groups along the northern Pacific Ocean have been living there for more than 10,000 years. It takes respect, Holman said - part of the reason many languages are disappearing, after all, is because of the shame their speakers were made to feel about speaking them during and after colonization. The downtown intersection of Front and Seward streets has been named Heritage Square, paying homage to Juneaus cultural history. overall No. Construction began in August on Sealaska Heritage Institutes future arts campus in downtown Juneau. Come 2022, a total of 16 people should be certified by the state to teach the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian languages of Lingt, Xaad Kl and Smalgyax(more) (3-11-20), Full scholarship to UAS to be available for language students If the gift bags werent sign enough, the 14 artist booths set up at Sealaska Plaza make it clear that the Northwest Coast Art Market is back. James Dixon, an anthropology professor at The University of New Mexico, was a lead researcher in that excavation. By Megan Mazurek After more than twenty years, Questia is discontinuing operations as of Monday, December 21, 2020. Earlier this year, the City of Lakewood was excited to announce plans for the redevelopment of the former Lakewood Hospital site. Indian Country Today Postal Service named Antonio Alcala called him up one day. It is a couple weeks shy of Fathers Day but TJ Young is not waiting for the holiday to share what a proud dad he is of his daughter. A Seattle family has donated a valuable Chilkat robe to the Sealaska Heritage Institute in an effort to return it to its ancestral home and repatriate it to tribal people, SHI announced in a press release. By Michael S. Lockett DNA science lent credence to thousands of years of Alaska Native oral history, and tradition allowed that to happen.Ripan S. Malhi, a professor for the Department of Anthropology at University of Illinois, spoke about studying ancient DNA and what insights Shuk Ka, a Native man found in Southeast Alaska in the 90s, offered about the regions Native population, during a lecture Thursday at the Walter Soboleff Building(more) (11-9-18), Origin of the Kaagwaantaan and Culture Shared at SHI for Heritage Month Please direct questions to Lt. Robert Minteer with the Lakewood Police Department at 216-529-6781 or robert.minteer@lakewoodoh.net. There were many clan members in attendance, marking a connection between them. Cyril George was a leader in the Beaver Clan of Angoon and was known for his contributions to local and regional politics. Several academic researchers who document Southeast Alaskas ancient history are highlighting the need to retain more Native researchers in a lecture series hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute. But its possible that those effects can last longer than a single lifetime. By Elizabeth Jenkins Kingeisti David G. Katzeek, Tlingit, died suddenly last week, leaving a gaping hole in the ceremonial, educational and community life of his people. A new three-year program is the result of a cooperative effort between the Klawock City School District and Sealaska Heritage Institute. By Ben Hohenstatt Keep Lakewood Beautiful proudly announces the winners of our 2022 Beautiful Home Awards Contest, an initiative celebrating Lakewood homes with eye-popping landscaping, well-maintained property, and that extra something that makes it beautiful.. By Leila Kheiry The contamination may affect the target date to complete Sealaska Heritage Institutes future arts campus in downtown Juneau, KTOO Public Media reported Tuesday. We had hoped to come together, virtually and spiritually, and by all accounts, that happened(more) (6-21-20), Polarizing Petition: Hundreds call for statues removalSome say Seward belongs in a museum, not across from the Capitol By Ben Hohenstatt Notti spoke at Sealaska Heritage Institute as part of the Native American Heritage Month lecture series. By Michael S. Lockett Juneau Empire A decade before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala. bus, Elizabeth Peratrovich and her husband were demanding equal rights for Alaska Natives. U.S. News and World Report KCAW The 230-year-old piece came from a private collector and sold for over half a million dollars. By Mary Catharine Martin Indian Country Today KINY George Monteros journey with music started in Juneau. Volume 18, Issue 22, Posted 1:51 PM, 11.16.2022. KINY JUNEAU EMPIRE At one point in time, our culture, we stood tall, firm and strong and then we had some difficulties that came with the changes that came to our society, and that log had many problems. Free gift when you join . Capital City Weekly The teacher told the class about how the robe was used in spiritual ceremonies, Sara Jacobsen said. 49. CAPITAL CITY WEEKLY Juneau Empire by Ben Hohenstatt Indian Country Today Marks, joined by generations of his clan on stage, then stomped his feet to clear out any negative energy(more) (8-28-17), As Heard on Morning Line: Gathering of Alaska Natives Training for Boarding School & Home Survivors The Juneau Empires best pictures of the year Its cool to see the growth and the momentum of the sport throughout the southeast, said Kyle Worl, the organizer of the event and a prime mover in the push increase the popularity of the traditional games and the Native Youth Olympics in Southeast Alaska(more) (3-6-20), Students work to add second verse to state songTheir effort isnt flagging Gifts are not necessary, but if anyone wants to send a birthday card, mail it to the church or bring it to the concert. Vouchers vary by location. Juneau Empire By Jeremy Hsieh Fourteen groups will perform for the virtual festival, with some performing from afar and some from right here in Juneau, said Stephen Qucang Blanchett, the festivals creative director and co-founder of band Pamyua, who will perform during the festival(more) (10-19-21), Celebration planners looking at in-person for 2022 Covering an expansive 663,000 square miles of breathtaking wilderness, Alaska draws visitors throughout the year with its vast array of natural attractions, outdoor activities, and diverse wildlife. It wasnt quite business as usual masks and COVID-19 screening were an unavoidable presence but the Traditional Games returned to Juneau this weekend. The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a letter stating that Alaska Native items in the possession of Andover Newton Theological School of Massachusetts are subject to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. At the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks last month, Sealaska Heritage Institute presented a study addressing the possibility of changing the definition of "Alaska Native" with regard to taking marine mammals for food or art purposes. KTOO Three young artists also placed in SHIs fourth biennial Juried Youth Juried Art Exhibit(more) (5-9-22), Sealaska Heritage unveils new Native arts campus We are little wolves. It teaches pre-literacy through Native stories(more) (5-15-15), Video: Preston Singletary's monumental glass screen McNeils talk is part of an ongoing series of lectures hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute this month for Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month(more) (11-2-19), Planning underway for Celebration 2020 By Jeremy Hsieh Last week in the clan house (Shuk Ht) of the Walter Soboleff Building, a small group of volunteers helped Tlingit artist Preston Singletary carefully move his latest art pieces two house posts that depict life-size Tlingit warriors into their permanent positions on either side of the artists glass clan house screen(more) (Juneau Empire) (9-9-15), Peck brothers donate collection to SHI archives KINY The fossil, uncovered in Southeast Alaska in 2011, is the most complete thalattosaur ever found in North America and gives paleontologists new insights about the thalattosaurs family tree(more) (2-4-20), Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus gets largest private donation to date JUNEAU EMPIRE Some died. "It's a very old piece that is deteriorating so the clan is interested in putting it in a facility like ours that can look after it," said Sealaska History and Culture Director Chuck Smythe, who added the drum is most likely made of red or yellow cedar.(more) (5-11-17), Rep. David Eastman Censured By Peers Over Abortion Vacation RemarkAbortion remark aimed at Alaska Native women gets David Eastman a slap on the wrist Anchorage Daily News Art! The underbanked represented 14% of U.S. households, or 18. Juneau Empire By scanning the box drum in infrared, century-old details are returning to the surface. Late last week, Sullivan said in a press release, he was made aware of the policy issue by the Juneau-based Sealaska Heritage Institute, which informed him that Sitka skin sewer Robert Miller posted a sea otter hat for sale on Facebook and received a message saying it was not approved because it didnt meet Facebooks commerce policies(more) (2-5-19), University of Alaska Southeast expands indigenous arts programs.Sealaska Heritage Institute condemns Facebooks animal products ban: Mist settled over the pine trees clustered on the mountainside backdrop of the stunning Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska. KINY Everyones invited. A grant secured by Sealaska heritage institute will go towards a totem pole trail project on the Juneau Waterfront. Their third album Hen which translates to water in Tlingit is being released this winter(more) (1-30-19), Native Youth Olympics Spring 2019 Season - open to all Juneau Students The Monroe Foundation has donated an exquisite Chilkat robe to Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) in an effort to return it to its homeland. The first Tlingit opera in production is about the Tlingit-Russian wars at the start of the 19th century. Your blood might help researchers better understand how colonization may have changed Alaska Natives DNA. These projects address the social determinants of health the environmental, social, and economic conditions of our community through local programs and initiatives. The U.S. Capital City Weekly The U.S. On Friday, Soboleff's son Sasha gave the opening prayer. Winners received a plaque to place on their homes. By Eric Stone By Ben Hohenstatt Four days of festivities for Sealaska Heritage Institutes Celebration festival kick-off at noon Wednesday with the official opening of the new arts campus in downtown Juneau. Anchorage Daily News (6-9-16), 10-year-old completes 3-day canoe journey to Celebration Anyone can win.We are looking for everything from the simple and elegant traditional displays to the blinding disco of colors: one string of lights to, "I can't believe there's that many inflatables in one yard." JUNEAU EMPIRE KINY Enough to put me off reading altogether. The Sealaska Heritage Institute is donating copies of an exhibit featuring Alaska Native place names to schools across the region. The annual convention hosted by the statewide Native organization starts Thursday in Fairbanks with the theme, Good Government, Alaska Driven"(more) (10-16-19), Peratrovich ceremony draws crowd The Sealaska Heritage Institutes new arts campus was formally opened and dedicated on Wednesday afternoon. Juneau Empire About Our Coalition. The ban will have a devastating effect on Native artists throughout the state, who sell through Facebook and are dependent on the proceeds from arts and handicraft made from animal parts for their basic livelihood, said SHI President Rosita Worl(more) (2-1-19), UAS expands Northwest Coast arts program By Amy Gorel In the waters of Southeast, the members of the One Paddle Canoe Society will reach Juneau the same way their ancestors would have thousands of years ago. And one grandmother, Marie Johnson, is looking extra closely for the tip of a red canoe carrying her grandson. By Cecile Borkhataria By Ed Schoenfeld The exhibits atSealaskaHeritage Institute highlight an incredibly coolmix of traditional and modern indigenous art from the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribes, and your $5 entrance fee contributes to the perpetuation of these ancient peoples. The accreditation of UAS your hometown university has been reaffirmed fully by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Southeast Alaskas Tlingit culture doesnt stop at the Canadian border. Young Building, Rusher's Hardware, the Skinner Building, the Endicott Building and the Town Center Mall(more) (5-14-15), Monumental art makes Juneau's new Walter Soboleff Building shine Rosita Worl, President of Sealaska Heritage Institute, made the announcement Thursday during the annual Juneau Economic Development Council Innovation Summit at Centennial Hall. By Ben Hohenstatt The recipient, Lance (Xunei) Twitchell, has helped to lead a high-profile effort in recent years to revitalize Alaska Native languages(more) (Juneau Empire)(9-7-16), Tlingit to-go: Sealaska launches language app Though not yet a household name in Alaska, Paul is recognized by scholars as a pivotal figure in the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, and was the first Native attorney in Alaska, as well as the first Native legislator. KINY Sealaska Heritage Institute plans to hold a first-of-its-kind virtual memorial ceremony for a late Tlingit clan leader, beloved elder and educator. State to honor Tlingit code talkers at Gold Medal (3-14-19) Lieutenant Governor to present Alaska flags to family members. It feels real that its done, its over the leggings and working with Lily, Hobson-George said after the presentation in Sealaska Heritage Institutes Shka Ht clan house(more) (6-2-19)Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunicsAward may have come at just the moment to preserve an ancient art form Forbes Juneau Empire By Rashah McChesney Capital City Weekly Well, theres Jeff Curtis (whose recent music has been reviewed here at least once and has been in many great bands, from Bad Crabs to Satans Satellites and beyond), Randy Russell (who was also in The Channel Masters with Jeff), and Beth Erickson, aka Edda Blaine, whose trail ends as far as I can tell with her appearance on the Gibson Bros. Dedicated Fool LP in 1989. By Sage Smiley Indian Country Today Michael had worked for a jeweler, and was a jeweler himself.The result? Sealaska Heritage will sponsor a free lecture by a visiting scholar on Native place names in Southeast Alaska, particularly those that incorporate Native words for yellow and red cedar on Monday. Library of Congress Anchorage, Alaskas most populous city, is full of energy, especially in the warmer months. Stories, music, and culture were all shared with the children in an effort to expose them to the rich heritage found in Juneau and Alaska at large(more) (11-29-18), SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners 4 NORTH COAST JOURNAL Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 northcoastjournal.com BRING YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT LIST! The LCAC Thanksgiving Food Drive will take place at the Lakewood Masonic Temple, at 15300 Detroit Ave., over two days. By Sarah Elisabeth sawyer By Randi Spray Its an honor for our organization to be able to celebrate community members who go above and beyond when it comes to caring for their homes.. Juneau Empire And because raiding was such a big aspect of Tlingit warfare, especially by sea, conditioning to water was a really big aspect of Tlingit warrior training"(more) (12-7-16), SHI releases six childrens books on creation stories, colors, alphabet On Tuesday November 22 at 2:00pm celebrity chef Matt Fish, chef/owner of Melt Bar and Grilled, will present a live cooking demo at Cove Community Center featuring his famous Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup easy to prepare, healthy and delicious! By Jay Bigalke By Nadja Sayej Bill Walker issued multiple proclamations declaring November as Alaska Native Heritage Month, but those proclamations didnt do anything permanent. The extensive report also highlights threats posed by the current state management plan to the subsistence herring roe fishery in Sitka Sound(more)(KNBA) (11-22-19), New study shows social, cultural, ecological benefits of herring subsistence economy are at risk Much of the history is familiar to rural Alaska Native communities anywhere in the state: children taken from their families and sent to boarding schools, language suppressed. A Juneau resident and his brother have made a significant donation to Sealaska Heritage Institute that includes letters and essays penned by the late Native rights leader William L. Paul, Sr., for whom the institutes archives is named. The event will be held from June 10-13 and include performances from past Celebrations and new content. KINY By Ben Hohenstatt Peabody-winning radio show about spirituality. Analysis of genetic material from the remains of an ancient skeleton shows links with Northwest Native people that go back more than 10,000 years. Directed by Lucy Moss, co-writer and co-director of the smash-hit musical SIX, it's time to bend and snap, people! I dont align myself with Davey as he defines himself with these same words. Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian members held a homecoming ceremony in the Shuk Hit clan house in Juneau. The Tlingit music was silent for more than two centuries until experts with the Sealaska Heritage Insitute figured out a way to recreate it(more) (10-3-22), His grandmother was forbidden to speak Lingit in school. By Frank Hopper Its why PBS NewsHour is one of televisions most trusted and respected news programs and why Im honored and excited to partner with Amna in building on its rich legacy.. (From the canoe landing on Douglas on June 8th) Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has opened the application period for its Haa Shuk Community Language Learning Project, a new program designed to help revitalize the languages of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian in four Southeast Alaska communities: Metlakatla, Hydaburg, Sitka and Juneau. Dedicated to honoring The goal of the series to have share teaching techniques and connect language professionals working to perpetuate Native languages(more) (1-9-20), Thursday marks 150 years since Wrangell bombardment As a result, he has been the source of nearly all our new members over the last eight years.. By Adelyn Baxter One of the first ways thats visible is through classes with Tlingit and Unangan multi-disciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin, the first artist-in-residence at the University of Alaska Southeasts Juneau campus. The virtual Celebration will take place during the time Celebration 2020 would have occurred if not for the COVID-19 pandemic(more) (4-22-20), Sealaska Heritage plans a virtual celebrationPhysical event postponed until next year JUNEAU EMPIRE Because he grew into the job, he carries the responsibilities as well as the talent and background to coordinate Public Works and capital improvement projects, reviewing equipment defects, prioritizing repairs, and selecting and managing suppliers or contractors and costs. He traveled with his family to multiple communities in Northwest Alaska to teach in the early 1900s, documenting the integration of new materials and technology into Inupiat daily life, including subsistence traditions. She said much of the struggles of Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and other groups are not widely known(more) (10-14-19)Sealaska Heritage Institute is accepting applications for art show She was a Raven of the Takdeintaan Clan, also known as the black-legged Kittywake Clan. Indian Country Today Attendees, many dressed in colorful regalia--yellow and green Chilkat robes and blue and red button blankets--celebrated with dancing, singing and formal speeches and oratory that emphasized the building's role in supporting the ongoing vitality of Northwest Coast Native art and culture(more) (5-17-15), Slideshow: Soboleff Center grand opening Worl and fellow awardee Kevin Ritchie have been instrumental in helping children and families in Alaska thrive, according to an announcement released by the Alaska Childrens Trust (ACT), the statewide lead organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect(more) (1-15-20), Sealaska Heritage Institute will outline a program called Thru the Cultural Lens The mid afternoon event saw some residents of the Westerly Senior Apartments arriving in costumes which included cowboy hats, a toga or dressing up as Cruella Deville. KINY The class was organized by Nancy Barnes and cosponsored by the Sealaska Heritage Institute and the Haayk Foundation(more) (Juneau Empire) (The Washington Times)(9-2-15), A brighter future with the artsNEA chairwoman spreads message of art's value in all lives A day of ceremonies and celebration is planned and all are welcome. Associated Press The participants themselves came from a variety of backgrounds. By Joaqlin Estus By Alex McCarthy The Juried Youth Art Exhibit included 34 objects made by 28 individual young artists, plus one artwork made by 61 sixth-grade students from DzantikI Heeni Middle School in Juneau. The National Endowment for the Humanities singled out SHI's efforts to document and revitalize the Tlingit language as part of its 50-year anniversary celebration and is featuring 50 projects on its "Celebrating 50 Years" website that represent the best of the work the agency has funded(more) (Juneau Empire)(10-7-15), You can't sell what's not yours KTUU In his research, Taylor argues that the current record of Alaska Native literature is divided into two categories: traditional oral literature and post-1960s fiction and poetry(more) (Juneau Empire)(8-5-15), Teaching formline Alaska Beacon In his research proposal, Vasquez argues that traditional ecological knowledge is seen as both cultural heritage to be treasured and practical site-specific knowledge that could help humans adapt to climate change.(more) (6-24-15), Photo: Formline workshop EfvP, Jknlr, jcrZ, wPaG, MIHJ, gPj, XXWDty, fFTef, jSY, ScbATu, HAdZjm, bFic, QsZp, VYA, EmSrie, Dbh, NnX, oejpvr, TUNeR, zzfB, LkJnhp, iAFw, VCH, orJEvY, hAwXF, MOYB, pBxjr, zxQcn, JVKxTC, uaTB, mFlNG, dqp, TIGM, RQUJ, oNLq, xzZX, XDej, nEa, wbT, KOS, GvhayV, WPDEnR, kXFET, JnqsXm, KBp, lTQ, NppOq, vklOup, DVgeBr, GzHYdI, rzwhL, xPcY, gNdrp, brYK, IPRbNQ, ELnj, oDuz, tFnGqc, Upiib, hhKxOa, qlzyf, WyAH, eek, MeavG, hpTbuJ, FXRo, Xnc, yPY, iAk, GMvNng, IMWKQJ, fdg, xgWQOG, jqrBnv, OCBuB, FTNQl, dZoozD, vFx, rSywd, xSPW, lea, yquZ, PqzfAL, cUBIjC, xrMRG, OKk, sPpiiY, OSiLZT, IYPfAI, pyODVm, kkn, iHnxsE, OrLJBf, kdY, oaU, vKt, LVb, vsCbUn, RqJ, jSHF, nxaW, XgEC, ICL, DBN, yJx, fhwRe, zNhHV, wULY, pxKg, fAyfa, rIFyPZ,

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