Hoonah’s Icy Strait Point is positioning itself as one of Alaska’s top cruise ship destinations. But it’s been difficult to gauge local sentiment on the influx of visitors.
Arts & Culture
Listen: Hoonah’s Heritage Celebration Ḵu.éex’ highlights the importance of traditional knowledge in education
The KTOO Arts and Culture team is in Hoonah this week to be a part of its All School Ḵu.éex’ and to produce two episodes of Juneau Afternoon, which we are calling Hoonah Afternoon.
Program host Scott Burton sat down with Ḵu.éex’ organizer, Tlingit language teacher, and mom, Lgéikʼi Heather Powell.
Keeping the Tlingit language alive with youth
Elders are teaching the Tlingit language to young children in places called “language nests.” They’re finding that a home-like environment is more effective than a typical classroom setting.
Behind the scenes of the Regional Native Youth Olympics for Bering Strait School District
Last week, White Mountain hosted thirteen teams for the Bering Strait School District’s regional Native Youth Olympics
New ghost hunting TV show to premiere featuring Alaskan Hotel
The television crew for the new ghost hunting show “Portals to Hell” came in October to investigate.
Anchorage School District to allow for tribal, cultural attire at graduation
The school district recently made a change allowing students to express their cultures as they celebrate their achievement.