Arts news
New exhibit from Mana documents the legacy of Filipinos in Juneau
“Tambayan at Kwentuhan,” or “a place to hang out and share stories,” features the stories, photos and belongings of Filipino elders in Juneau.
Alaska Native artists say Etsy’s new fur ban discriminates against Indigenous sellers
This month, Etsy notified artists that it will ban the sale of many fur products on its platform, starting Aug. 11.
‘It brings a lot of joy’: Chilkat Valley artists practice their crafts on local trails
Last weekend’s Live Art on the Trails event is part of a two-week art festival put on by a local nonprofit.
Petersburg unveils kéet yaakw with traditional canoe blessing at Sandy Beach
Traditional canoes like this one typically belong to a single clan. But Petersburg’s local tribe decided to have this canoe designed to include everyone.
Juneau’s Cassie Lumba makes it to finals at national Poetry Out Loud competition
Fifty-four students from U.S. states and territories recited poetry during the semifinals on Tuesday. Only nine were selected to advance to the finals – Lumba was one of them.
Petersburg’s tribe prepares its first canoe in a century for Journey to Celebration
Celebration is a big festival that happens in Juneau every two years. Thousands of people gather to honor and uplift Indigenous culture — some travel for the occasion by canoe.