It’s life imitating art — election edition. A look at movies that have covered ground that’s been well trod this campaign season, like A Face in the Crowd and The Lion in Winter and Ace in the Hole.
Arts & Culture
Presbyterian Church apologizes for role in forced assimilation of America’s indigenous population
The Presbyterian Church officially apologized to indigenous people across the country during a gathering of Alaska Native people this weekend. For decades the church took part in the forced removal of children from their homes and families.
Folk school teaches skills in carpentry, gardening and medicine
Kids attending the Homer Folk School learn everything from making apple juice to building kayaks.
New Head For Jesus Statue That Prompted Double Takes Is Gone
Last year, baby Jesus’ head went missing from a statue at a church in northern Ontario. A local artist sculpted an attention-getting substitute, but that damaged the statue.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 3
AFN got its start in 1966. It focused on land claims for many years. Today, it also works in areas such subsistence, health, education, jobs and governance.
Yakama chief accepts thanks from Alaska’s largest tribal organization
Alaska’s largest statewide native organization honored the Yakama Nation during their annual convention Thursday. The Yakama Nation loaned the Alaska Federation of Natives $225,000 to establish itself 50 years ago.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 2
After AFN was founded, it focused on talks that led to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971.
Troopers discuss rural opioid and heroin addiction with AFN
Representatives of the AFN and the National Congress of American Indians met Wednesday to discuss a range of topics, including opioid and heroin addiction in rural Alaska.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 1
The Alaska Federation of Natives was formed to deal with Native lands being taken.
Save the ruby slippers: Smithsonian seeks funds to preserve Dorothy’s shoes
The National Museum of American History says it will cost $300,000 to protect the aging shoes from The Wizard of Oz. A Kickstarter campaign launched three days ago has already raised nearly $200,000.