
Arts news

After weeks of heated debate, a drag queen read a book to children at Ketchikan’s public library for the first time
Children of all ages turned out for the Ketchikan Public Library’s first-ever drag queen storytime after city leaders declined to cancel the controversial event.

Toddlers showcase Southeast Alaska clan regalia at Celebration
Some toddlers were shy. Others were ready for an audience.

Riverbend Elementary is officially renamed Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen
Students have been practicing the new name for months. It was proposed to the district Board of Education in April.

Celebration begins with arts campus opening and totem pole dedication in Juneau
One theme of the opening of Sealaska Heritage Institute’s new arts campus was unity among Lingít, Haida and Tsimshian people.

Celebration set to kick off in Juneau
This year’s theme is “Celebrating 10,000 years of cultural survival.”

All-Alaska Native reality series shows ‘we’re here, we’re strong,’ cast member says
“Life Below Zero: First Alaskans” follows several Alaska Native families in different parts of the state as they pursue traditional ways of living off the land.