KRBD spoke with seven Southeast carvers working on Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Totem Pole Trail project.
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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.
Lingít totem pole in Juneau taken down in 2016 finds new home
The Wooshkeetaan Kootéeyaa, meaning Wooshkeetaan totem pole, used to be located outside of Centennial Hall, but it was taken down in 2016 and put in a warehouse because of weather damage.
Colonization’s dark history puts undue burden on Tribes seeking repatriation of remains, objects
One criticism of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act is that it puts a huge burden of proof on Tribes.
Master carver Nathan Jackson named 2021 United States Artists fellow
Jackson is primarily known for carving totem poles, masks and wood panels, but he also draws, paints and makes jewelry.
Petersburg museum installs ‘Decolonizing’ bench in municipal building
The massive painted and carved red cedar bench is the work of four well-known artists from Ketchikan. Petersburg community members raised $35,000 to purchase the work.
Solemn totem raising acknowledges Douglas and T’aak̲u K̲wáan’s buried past
The somber ceremony is the beginning of the T’aak̲u K̲wáan tribal government’s plans to formally recognize historic trauma and begin healing. The 26-foot Raven Pole honors the Gaanaxteidí clan of the T’aak̲u K̲wáan, leaf of devil’s club that represents healing and a carved staff which represents the end of grieving.