Alaska jazz composer and trumpet player Yngvil Vatn Guttu kicks off the Alaska Original concert series Thursday @360.
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First Library to Support Anonymous Internet Browsing Effort Stops After DHS Email
Used in repressive regimes by dissidents and journalists, Tor is considered a crucial tool for freedom of expression and counts the State Department among its top donors. But Tor has been a thorn in the side of law enforcement.
State promises more Yup’ik and Gwich’in voter assistance in settlement
“The choices that were made in the settlement open the door for Alaska Native access to the polls in a way that we have not seen before,” said attorney Natalie Landreth with the Native American Rights Fund.
Donation sheds light on Alaska Natives’ civil rights history
One particularly controversial figure in the documents spent half a century advancing Alaska Native causes. He’s the namesake of Sealaska Heritage Institute’s new William Paul Archives.
Actor and director discuss ‘Othello’ at Perseverance Theatre
It’s been seven years since Perseverance has done Shakespeare, but that’s ending this week as “Othello” opens.
Alaskan Book Review – “Character and Characters: The Spirit of Alaska Airlines”
This Alaskan book review feature a book by Robert J. Serling about the Seattle-based airline.
Alaskan Book Review – “A 20th Century Portrait of Lake Clark, Alaska 1900-2000”
This Alaskan book review features the latest volume written by John B. Branson, and published by the National Park Service.
Alaskan Book Review – “A Dangerous Idea: The Alaska Native Brotherhood and the Struggle for Indigenous Rights”
This Alaskan book review features the latest volume by Peter Metcalfe that has been republished by University of Alaska Press.
Hydaburg artists see opportunity in sea otter sewing class
Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal, which makes it a valuable commodity. But there are strict regulations surrounding how the fur can be sold.
Village of Igiugig awarded $900K grant for Yup’ik revitalization effort
There were five elders in Igiugig who spoke Yup’ik fluently when the village applied for the grant last spring; by the time they received notification of the award, there were four.