The Tribal Nations Conference was something Obama started and it set the tone for his White House. He describes it as a permanent institution with cabinet-level focus.
Arts & Culture
Alaskan Book Review – “The North Slope”
Commentator Dee Longenbaugh reviews the book by Micheal Parker and published by Acclaimed Books.
New animated film ‘Kubo’ has Petersburg ties
Maya Holmes grew up in Petersburg. She works with the artists behind the fantastic faces produced for Kubo and the Two Strings.
Q&A with Matisyahu: Improvising is risky, but leads to unique experiences
Grammy nominated artist Matisyahu is performing to a sold out Centennial Hall tonight after almost a year of planning. His music blends reggae, beatboxing and alternative styles and hit the top 40 chart in 2005 with a tune called “King Without a Crown.” Last night, Matisyahu answered questions at a private event for KTOO members.
As School Starts, More States Focus on Native American Students
On the Spokane Indian Reservation, in eastern Washington, a group of about 40 public school teachers gathered last month, in a field of reeds that stretched as high as their heads. Before harvesting the reeds, or tules, to make mats, they prayed. Later, they left tobacco as a gift. By learning the rituals of the…
Saxman rally supports Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
A peaceful gathering took place Monday afternoon in Saxman in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. But speakers expressed concerns beyond what is happening in North Dakota.
Advocacy group says beer is “100% better” than heroin
A Juneau group fighting against heroin abuse helped throw the 5th Annual Capital Brewfest to spread its message and receive part of the proceeds. The organization’s participation raised questions on whether it was right.
Will paperwork kill traditional tattooing?
The revitalization of Native tattoo art could be slowed by an unexpected barrier: state bureaucracy.
Stolen art piece was intended to raise awareness of homelessness in Juneau
Every state capital’s been asked to put one of the figures in front of their city hall. They’re hollow to symbolize the invisibility of homeless people.
Playwright Edward Albee, Who Changed And Challenged Audiences, Dies At 88
“All art should be useful,” Albee said. “If it’s merely decorative, it’s a waste of time.” The Pulitzer-winning playwright of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? died Friday following a short illness.