Some groups are just beginning to dance together again after two years of the pandemic, but the village of Napaskiak remembers a longer period without the drums.
Arts & Culture
John Oliver sends man in polar bear suit to Nenana, pledges $10K to Food Bank of Alaska
On his show last Sunday, comedian John Oliver called the Nenana Ice Classic “the single greatest ice-melting contest in the world.”
Jane Hale, Juneau’s trans columnist, is not afraid of the spotlight
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. One Juneau resident is choosing to be visible in her transition. She’s writing a column about it for the Juneau Empire.
Proposal to name Ketchikan’s Eagle Park after tourism promoter gets chilly reception
A cedar monument in the park — “Thundering Wings” by Lingít master carver Nathan Jackson — depicts an eagle taking flight.
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.
Veteran Alaska journalist Jay Barrett dies at 60
His first ever broadcasts were in his hometown of Dillingham, where he announced high school basketball games as a kid.
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.
Storytime returns to Juneau public libraries
There are some changes to storytime. Sign-ups are required now, and masking is encouraged. And it’s in a large room with more floor space and better ventilation.
$10M in cruise passenger taxes to boost Capital Civic Center project
Juneau cruise ship passengers could foot a big chunk of the bill for a new, integrated convention center and performing arts venue.