The pole was placed on a site where the tribe hopes to one day build a cultural center.
Arts & Culture
‘Molly of Denali’ nominated for two Emmy Awards
This is the first year of the Children’s & Family Emmys, which will be presented on Dec. 11.
Former UAS professor Sol Neely honored with a fire dish memorial in Juneau
Neely taught English literature and was a community advocate for criminal justice reform through programs like the Flying University at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Alaska Native nonprofit puts culture at the forefront of addiction prevention
A cultural program adapts Alaska Native village traditions to an urban setting to help youth tap into their culture to improve health outcomes and decrease rates of addiction.
Director of new film ‘Till’ got her start in Fairbanks
Chinonye Chukwu produced her first feature film in 2012 when she was a student at UAF.
‘Blonde Indian: An Alaska Native Memoir’ is about to be an audiobook
Ernestine Hayes says that when she reads the print version of “Blonde Indian,” she sees so many things that she would tell her creative writing students not to do. But reading the book aloud for the recording was a different experience.
Hands-on healing: Dugout canoe dedicated in Angoon on bombardment anniversary
This dugout canoe, or yaakw, is special. It’s the first one built in Angoon in 140 years.
AFN arts market reconvenes for in-person celebration of Alaska Native craftsmanship
For Indigenous artists from across the state and Outside, it represented a welcome return to the market circuit. AFN’s show is the largest of its kind in the state.
Ketchikan music fans flock to Juneau for Dude Mountain show
The Crystal Saloon show was just Dude Mountain’s second gig outside of Ketchikan.
Alaska Native dancers dazzle at first Quyana performance at AFN in 3 years
Anticipation was high. People stood in line for hours Thursday morning to get tickets, which sold out quickly.