The gaffe led to the hashtag #SomethingElse trending on Native social media calling out the cable news network for its political erasure.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
Tlingit elder and clan leader King̱eestí David Katzeek has died
Katzeek was the clan leader of the Shangukeidi, the first president of Sealaska Heritage Foundation and an educator who championed Tlingit culture and language.
Alaska Supreme Court affirms Klukwan as home for disputed Tlingit artifacts
The carving masterpieces sat in the state museum in Juneau for decades before they were returned to Klukwan last year.
‘We need you for the future’: Elders and Youth Conference goes virtual
The annual meeting seeks to strengthen bonds between the oldest and youngest generations of Indigenous people.
Contaminated soil puts Juneau arts campus construction on hold
There’s likely heating fuel or diesel in the soil. It isn’t clear yet how the cleanup will affect the cost and timeline of the project.
One-of-a-kind photo collection documents 75 years of life in Angoon
“You can’t put a price on photos taken from somebody from within the culture and in this case, somebody from within the community as well,” said Chuck Smythe of Sealaska Heritage.
Now streaming: Alaska Native and First Nations films during online festival
All three films are available to watch for free on Vision Maker’s First Indigenous Online Film Festival page until September 14.
On refurbished ambulance, Tlingit formline design represents community and healing
Both sides of the newly revamped ambulance feature Tlingit formline design symbolizing the human power of healing.
Tlingit master carver recreates Haida totem pole for Sitka National Historical Park
Tommy Joseph is working on the park’s second reproduction of the “Waasgo Pole,” which tells the story of a Haida legend. The park no longer has the original.
Free online Tlingit language class sees widespread interest during pandemic
The language revitalization effort is modeled after Hawaii’s successful program, with the goal to offer Native language in all Alaska schools, from pre-kindergarten to college.