A local filmmaker is debuting his passion project “Girl, Yeti and a Spaceship” in Juneau next month. Juneau locals Amelia Jenkins, Bryan Crowder and Roblin Gray Davis star in the film. Anton Doiron, the mind behind the movie, spent the last 13 years of his life putting it together, along with help from some friends.…
Arts & Culture
‘Rising in Our Voices’: Alaska Federation of Natives convention kicks off in Anchorage
Keynote speaker Rosita Worl urged young Alaska Natives to continue their Elders’ efforts to protect subsistence and land rights, foster economic opportunities and preserve the environment.
New Juneau opera Black Rock, USA centers labor rights and queerness in a fictional 1890s mining town
Community members can watch a workshop performance of Black Rock, USA on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. The show will feature dozens of local and regional artists.
Alaska Federation of Natives convention celebrates 60th anniversary this week
The Elders & Youth Conference started Sunday and ends Wednesday. The AFN convention is from Thursday to Saturday.
Through food sovereignty grant, Juneau students learn traditional Lingít food practices
The funding allows about 120 elementary and middle school-aged children to work with elders, cultural specialists, and language teachers this school year.
Juneau artist Annie Bartholomew to represent Alaska in Arctic song competition
Alaska artists Annie Bartholomew and Kat Moore will compete against nine other performers and groups. Pan-Arctic Vision will stream live from the Faroe Islands Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. Kindred Post will host a watch party in Juneau.