A cedar monument in the park — “Thundering Wings” by Lingít master carver Nathan Jackson — depicts an eagle taking flight.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
Bethel Yup’ik immersion school will add 7th and 8th grade at new campus
The state board of education approved the Lower Kuskokwim School District’s request to expand Ayaprun into the extra grade levels.
Chilkoot Indian Association launches traditional arts apprenticeship program
The initiative pairs mentors with apprentices to develop traditional skills — and to foster vital cultural and traditional knowledge of the Chilkat Valley.
‘Molly of Denali’ explores Filipino Athabascan identity
A new episode of the kids’ show “Molly of Denali” centers around a character named Vera Malakas, who is Filibascan, a combination of Filipino and Athabascan. Those who worked on the show say that representation of Filipino Alaskans will allow more kids to see themselves and their lives on TV.
Lingít totem pole in Juneau taken down in 2016 finds new home
The Wooshkeetaan Kootéeyaa, meaning Wooshkeetaan totem pole, used to be located outside of Centennial Hall, but it was taken down in 2016 and put in a warehouse because of weather damage.
Historians uncover Benny Benson’s Unangax̂ heritage nearly a century after he designed Alaska’s flag
A group of researchers and historians learned key details about Benny Benson’s life, including his real age and roots in Unalaska.