A young Alaska Native engineer with roots in Kongiganak has been appointed as a Youth Climate advisor to the United Nations.
Arts & Culture
A new true crime documentary on Hulu spotlights an Alaska Native legend
“Blood & Myth,” which premieres Sept. 4, looks into a real-life violent crime case in Northwest Alaska
Southeast Alaska weaver threads together wisdom and technique
Lingít weaver Sydney Akagi quit her job to learn traditional designs, becoming the Native artist resident at Sitka’s Sheldon Jackson Museum and teaching a workshop.
Tlingit and Haida confirms plans for casino-like gambling hall on Douglas Island
The tribe intends to offer Class II gaming, which covers things like pull tabs, bingo and slot-style electronic machines, but doesn’t cover games like poker or blackjack.
Native languages need radio, which is at risk of being lost
As public media is threatened after cuts from Trump administration, Indigenous radio also face threats to how they preserve and grow language.
Listen: Juneau skate collective promotes Alaska skate culture with their fifth project
With its signature VX aesthetic and iconic Alaskan backdrops, the project blends lo-fi street skating and raw visuals with a distinctly local voice.