The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council held its first board meeting on Wednesday since controversy broke at the one of Juneau’s biggest arts events of the year. The board had invited the public to comment in response to complaints that one piece at the show was racist or culturally insensitive.
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Juneau Assembly passes long-awaited equal rights ordinance
The Juneau Assembly has adopted its equal rights ordinance, adding protection against discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.
Alaska Native Sisterhood celebrates 100th anniversary in Wrangell
The theme for the anniversary celebration in Wrangell is “building on the strength and wisdom of our founding mothers.”
Juneau Library to launch Alaska Native stories project
The library’s StoryCorps project will focus on Alaska Native educational experiences.
Juneau takes part in One Billion Rising
The event is a global movement to end violence against women and girls.
Juneau schools to replace controversial texts with local history
Superintendent Mark Miller urges community to come together “to document and tell your truth.”