A Tlingit language scholar said the word “preservation” should be taken out of the council’s name because it is trying to revitalize languages, not just preserve them.
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In a win for Alaska tribes, Biden admin nixes plan to sell National Archives building in Seattle
In a win for Alaska tribes, the Biden Administration has cancelled the sale of a National Archives building in Seattle, citing a lack of tribal consultation.
In Wrangell, Kaats’litaan Dancers honor Vietnam Vets
This week marks 48 years since the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam after the Vietnam War. A Native dance group from Wrangell joined a virtual event to honor veterans of the conflict.
Anchorage man sentenced for falsely marketing goods as made by an Alaska Native
An Anchorage man was sentenced to five years of probation and to pay $2,500 in restitution and surrender more than $125,000 in retail product.
Pen pal program encourages Alaska Native youth and elders to share stories between generations
The project is meant to create a space — amidst the coronavirus pandemic — where different generations of Alaska Natives can safely connect, according to APIA Youth Services coordinator Jenna Larson.
Bethel Elder Esther Green to receive UAF Meritorious Service Award
Rather than turn her back on the school system which had denied her parts of her culture as a child, Green set out to make it better.
Sealaska Heritage settles Ravenstail coat case with Neiman Marcus, other defendants
The terms of the settlement are confidential, but some effects of it may become public.
Mat-Su Borough submits bid to host 2024 Arctic Winter Games
In the game’s 50-year history, Alaska has hosted the event six times, most recently in Fairbanks in 2014.
Latest music project with Nicholas Galanin signs with Sub Pop Records, to release album in April
Galanin, who is Tlingit and Unangax̂, also works as a carver, engraver and visual artist.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School honors Tlingit elder and historian Gil Truitt
Mt. Edgecumbe High School celebrated Gil Truitt Day on Tuesday and honored the Tlingit elder and local historian with a plaque dedication and tribute.