Tlingit and Dena’ina playwright Vera Starbard says she let non-indigenous audiences compromise her art.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
First Alaskans Institute brings social justice leaders to Juneau
The two-day gathering discussed identity, becoming an ally, decolonization and political activism through presentations and performances from leaders in the social justice community.
Governor declares emergency for Alaska Native languages
Gov. Walker’s order directs the state to use traditional place names on state signs and to promote indigenous languages in public education.
Downtown intersection renamed to reflect Juneau’s rich culture
The Juneau Assembly approved the name unanimously on Monday with a resolution. Sealaska Heritage Institute recently installed three bronze house posts on the intersection’s southeast corner.
For Tlingit-Unangax artist Nicholas Galanin, first retrospective a lifetime in the making
Nicholas Galanin strives to create fearlessly. The Tlingit-Unangax artist works in multiple mediums and from his home in Sitka, has made a name for himself in the indigenous art world. At 39, Galanin currently has a solo retrospective at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona
Bronze puts contemporary spin on traditionally carved Native house posts
The three new house posts to be raised were carved from cedar, then cast in bronze. They weigh close to 1,000 pounds each.