“We’re hoping that our programming can bridge some of the standing gaps of where Indigenous science has been left out in those subjects and build some interest and pathways for our Alaska Native youth.”
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
Juneau athletes represent at first Arctic Winter Games since 2018
Four Alaska athletes traveled from Juneau and sat down with KTOO’s Chloe Pleznac upon their return to discuss their experience competing in the 2023 games.
Juneau celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day by advocating for civil rights
“We’re all walking in the legacy of Elizabeth and her spirit. And so the intention today was to come together and let people speak,” Hasselquist said.
Listen: Two high school students build a pair of igloos
It’s a study in engineering, architecture and history.
A Lingít culture and language program for Juneau students is expanding to middle school
With funding from the Sealaska Heritage Institute, the program will add a fourth classroom in the fall, for sixth and seventh graders. They also plan to add eighth grade students in 2024.
‘Noah Loves Kristy’ brings Toksook Bay laughter to TikTok
It all began while they were out hunting for geese.
Chilkat weavers who learned online during the pandemic see their robes come to life
“Over the last 120 years, fewer than a dozen Chilkat blanket makers or robe weavers existed at any given point,” says Lily Hope. “We are changing that story this week.”
Writer Ernestine Shaankaláx̱t’ Hayes awarded $50,000 from United States Artists fellowship
Getting fellowships and awards like this has given Hayes more than funding, she said. It has made her feel valued.
There’s another USPS stamp coming out featuring Lingít formline art
It will be part of a four-stamp set showing skateboards with traditional Columbian and Diné design themes.
Master carver Wayne Price is back at UAS teaching carving and formline
“So they have the benefit of an artist who’s got 50 years of Northwest coast art under my belt. And I bring that all here to the University of Alaska, at Áak’w.”