In recent years, a movement to recognize Reconciliation Day in place of Alaska Day continues to gain steam.
"Reconciliation Day"
Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.
On a quiet Alaska Day, Sitka’s Indigenous voices rise on Castle Hill for reconciliation
Since 2017, a growing group of Sitkans has held a mourning ceremony on Alaska Day at the bottom of Castle Hill while the transfer ceremony takes place at the top.
Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.