Land acknowledgements. A practice meant to show respect for Native peoples and their ongoing relationship to the land, often made at ceremonies or community events. On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, why Sealaska Heritage Institute believes this practice is growing in popularity. Some advice on how to craft a land acknowledgement. Some of the necessary homework agencies…
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Celebrating the contributions of women
It’s not every day that you get a group of women together like this – for a candid conversation about their success as entrepreneurs. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Black Awareness Association of Juneau highlights the contributions of seven local women: Maria Bailey, Tami Bowman, Laura Martinson, Midgi Moore, Jessie Ray, Jessie Snyder…
Juneau Police Department uses virtual reality to train officers in crisis intervention
Many 9-1-1 calls involve a range of mental health issues that police officers haven’t been trained to deal with. The Juneau Police Department hopes to change that with a new virtual crisis training program. On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, Deputy Chief Dave Campbell talks about the new virtual reality simulator the department is using to train…
Fertile ground: From gardening to First Friday offerings
Soon the snow and the rain will be in the rear view mirror, and it’ll be time to plant. The Southeast Master Gardener’s Association is ready to help you get started on your gardening journey this season. On Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO’s Sheli DeLaney will talk with Jaqueline Fowler and Pat Hartman about the association’s…
Juneau avalanche threat and preview of the Juneau Voices Project
Families with homes nestled into the mountainsides of Juneau, cast a nervous eye to the sky all weekend. Avalanche danger is at its peak, forcing some to evacuate. On Monday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at why that threat won’t go away anytime soon. Guests: Tom Mattice, Emergency Programs Manager, City and Borough of Juneau. Kanaan…
The deadly sinking of the Scandies Rose: How did it happen?
The first week of Coast Guard hearings into the why the Scandies Rose sank wrapped up on Friday. The crab boat set out with a crew of seven on New Year’s Eve, 2019, in icy Bering Sea conditions. Only two survived. On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, why this week’s testimony could have far reaching implications for…