The decline of many of Alaska’s indigenous languages happened during the era of boarding schools and missionaries.
Jennifer Canfield, KTOO
The meaning of names: A time for change, part 3
It can be hard for people who’ve known you for years to relearn your name. But for Yéil Yádi Olson the decision was an easy one.
The meaning of names: A family history, part 2
What’s in a name? For some, it’s just a name. For others, it represents generations of family history.
The meaning of names: Indigenizing government, part 1
More and more Alaska Natives are choosing to use their Native-language names on social media, at work and in their everyday lives.
Police respond to false report of hostage situation
Lt. Dave Campbell says a 25-year-old man called police and reported a man with a gun in his backyard holding a female hostage. The man said shots had been fired.
New federal rule could prevent litigation over Native children in state custody
The regulations aim to make interpretation of the Indian Child Welfare Act more consistent, regardless of the state, judge or social worker involved.