Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen refers to a part of the Mendenhall River. And could soon be used to refer to the elementary school that sits on its banks in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley.
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Juneau Assembly changes land acknowledgment wording after local Indigenous group disputes accuracy
A representative of the Áak’w Kwáan Coalition Council says T’aaḵu Kwáan aren’t Native to the Juneau area and that they came from up the Taku River, in what is now Canada, to Juneau during the Gold Rush era.
Juneau Assembly formalizes land acknowledgments and improves meeting access
Rhonda Butler, president of Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2, called the land acknowledgment a very nice, respectful touch.
Voting underway in Douglas Indian Association tribal council election
There are eight candidates seeking five at-large seats on the federally recognized tribe’s governing council.
Juneau Assembly renames downtown Willoughby District
Formerly known as the Willoughby District, the area will now be known as the Aak’w Village District, paying homage to its original residents.
Juneau Assembly majority explains annexation bid
The City and Borough of Juneau’s controversial petition to annex four tracts — three on Admiralty Island — is headed to the Local Boundary Commission for consideration. The Assembly majority spoke to KTOO to explain its reasoning.
Douglas Indian Association tours T’aaḵu Kwáan territory
The Douglas Indian Association wants you to know its traditional territory stretches far beyond its namesake city and island. A recent boat tour covered some of the T’aaḵu Kwáan’s lands.
Language matters: The alleged disappearance of Áak’w Kwáan, T’aaku Kwáan
A state researcher challenges persistent narrative and modern language implying that local Tlingits were assimilated or simply vanished.
Douglas Indian Association charters cruise to the Taku Glacier
On Sunday, the Douglas Indian Association invited tribal elders, elected officials, and members of the press on a trip up to the Taku Glacier.
Auke Bay children celebrate their new school
Auke Bay Elementary School was totally renovated — from the ground up — mostly while school was in session.