Despite the lingering effects of winter, spring whaling has begun in Arctic Alaska and seal hunters are also heading to the coast from Chevak in the Southwest part of the state.
Arts & Culture
Anchorage kids’ kayak co-op kickstarts fundraising
An Anchorage-based co-op is raising money to begin after-school training that combines ancient techniques of kayak design with education.
Congress looking at Sealaska Lands Bill
The latest Sealaska land conveyance bill had its first public showing in Congress on Thursday.
Update: Juneau Symphony conductor will balance multiple batons as he takes job in Topeka
Kyle Pickett will lead the Juneau Symphony through next year.
AFN lobbies for protection of subsistence rights
At its annual convention last October, Alaska Federation of Natives delegates adopted a proclamation that Alaska Natives would use every political and legal means to achieve full and lasting federal protection of the Native hunting, fishing, and gathering way of life, and co-management of subsistence resources. Here’s what AFN’s doing to address the issue. Nelson…
Sealaska holds “First Tree Ceremony” to launch 2013 timber harvest
The Juneau-based regional Native corporation says in a press release that the event is like a Blessing of the Fleet at the beginning of fishing season.
Central Council tribal assembly meets in Juneau
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council holds its 78th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau this week.
The Alaska Folk Festival also rocks, jazzes, belly dances — and barks
A dog took the stage during this year’s Alaska Folk Festival.
For Pulitzer-Winning Critic Roger Ebert, Films Were A Journey
Film critic Roger Ebert died Thursday after struggling for years with cancer. He was 70 years old.
THCC President Thomas will leave post in 2014
Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas will retire when his term ends next year.