For Sitkan Suzanne Portello, the passing of roots music icon Chris Strachwitz was an invitation for a pilgrimage back to Down Home Music in the Bay Area.
Arts & Culture
Alaska Native youth to carve 2 dugout canoes with federal education funding boost
The goal is to teach Lingít culture while applying the principles of science, technology, engineering and math education to canoe-making.
Alaska tribes bring cultural items home with federal grants
Important objects like ceremonial masks and drums are scattered throughout the collections of museums across the globe.
After 200 years, a traditional Unangax̂ boat is making a comeback
Four communities built niĝilax̂ this year, after studying historical documents, sketches, and artifacts to learn how they were made
Sitka Fine Arts Camp withdraws lawsuit after immigration officials reconsider issue
The lawsuit involved Denush Vidanapathirana, who runs programs for the camp and is in charge of the Sitka School District’s multimillion-dollar performing arts center.
Former NBA star Carlos Boozer says he’ll always call Juneau home
He’s just published a book called “Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience.”
Alaska tribes, university to receive federal grants for repatriation of remains and cultural items
The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska will receive money for the repatriation of remains and significant objects.
Kake resident finds healing by crafting traditional Lingít cedar roses
Frank Hughes has a ringing in his ears, connected to his military service, that won’t go away — except when he’s making cedar roses.
Juneau Drag’s first show at Southeast Alaska State Fair draws hundreds
Juneau Drag has had a large presence in Juneau and Skagway, but nobody KTOO spoke to could remember a drag show in Haines before.
Bethel’s first car show is a blast from Alaska’s past
It takes a lot of work for a car lover to maintain a vehicle in Bethel. That’s a big part of why Zack Huckstep decided to organize the city’s first car show.