The Sealaska Heritage Institute unveiled its new structure in downtown Juneau today. It’s called the Walter Soboleff Building after the late Tlingit scholar, elder and religious leader. Inside stands a full-sized replica of a traditional red cedar clan house
Arts & Culture
Climate change, subsistence on Native group’s agenda
The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society meets in Juneau May 20-22. Tribal experts will discuss climate change, subsistence and Arctic policy.
Video: Preston Singletary’s monumental glass screen
Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary explains the inspiration for his glass screen and his take on contemporary indigenous art.
Slideshow: Soboleff Building Grand Opening
An as-it-happens slideshow of the Soboleff Building opening ceremonies
‘Monumental art’ makes Juneau’s new Walter Soboleff Building shine
Juneau’s new Walter Soboleff building balances traditional and contemporary Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian art forms.
Iñupiaq lands rights activist Etok Charlie Edwardsen, Jr. dies
In the years leading up to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, Edwardsen protested the land deal between Russia and the United States, saying it was “robbery” and didn’t affect Iñupiaq ownership of the land.
Tidal Echoes: Capturing Southeast culture in print
It takes a year to curate all of the work that goes into the University of Alaska Southeast literary journal Tidal Echoes. The cover of the latest edition features the artwork of Juneau artist Fumi Matsumoto.
Path to graduation: one student’s journey to UAS alum
Nearly 700 students received diplomas from University of Alaska Southeast campuses this weekend. English major Rebecca Salsman did so while balancing two jobs and editing the UAS literary journal.
Tlingit-Haida pushes for larger tribal role in U.N.
The Juneau-based Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska wants a larger forum to address its concerns.
Anchorage senior wins national Poetry Out Loud competition
West Anchorage High Senior Maeva Ordaz won the national Poetry Out Loud competition this week in Washington DC. It’s the first time an Alaskan has both reached the finals and won.