The robe is more than 150 years old. This is the first time it’s been used in a ceremony for at least six decades.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
Weavers will study ‘secrets in the weavings’ of historic Chilkat robe returned to Southeast Alaska
The robe is now in Sealaska Heritage Institute’s archives and collections department. Next month, weavers will start learning from it.
Juneau’s first Elizabeth Peratrovich basketball tournament aims to inspire girls in sports
Thunder Mountain’s head coach says the tournament showcases the deep pool of talented female athletes in Alaska.
Sealaska Heritage Institute seeks art for this year’s Celebration
Artists have until Jan. 12 to pitch design concepts for “Together we live in balance.”
Sealaska Heritage Institute releases new apps for learning endangered Indigenous languages
It’s SHI’s first attempt at putting X̱aad Kíl, the Haida language, and Shm’algyack, the Tsimshian language, in app form.
Attu’s last survivor remembered for his leadership and forgiveness
Gregory Golodoff, the last surviving resident of Attu taken prisoner by the Japanese in 1942, had empathy for his captors before his death last month.
Washington man pleads guilty to selling fake Alaska Native art in Ketchikan
They products, which were actually produced in the Philippines, were sold out of two storefronts in Ketchikan.
Lingít scholars document traditional hand gestures that could be used in language learning
The researchers say this gesture system could allow language learners to use less English to fill in blanks in the classroom setting.
Juneau planning commission approves Douglas Indian Association learning center
Residents asked that it be built somewhere else. Supporters said the site is culturally significant.
‘Alaska is the Center of the Universe’ podcast spotlights Indigenous stories from across the state
In a new podcast, James Dommek Jr. traveled around the state collecting stories that deal with mysterious creatures, folklore and traditions.