Sealaska Heritage Institute recently announced the opera’s development which will be based on the true story of the Tlingit-Russian War in 1802 and 1804.
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‘Herring Protectors’ gather at Sitka’s courthouse as commercial fishery gears up
The group advocates for herring and subsistence harvesters, and calls into question the state’s management of the commercial herring fishery.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School honors Tlingit elder and historian Gil Truitt
Mt. Edgecumbe High School celebrated Gil Truitt Day on Tuesday and honored the Tlingit elder and local historian with a plaque dedication and tribute.
Local voices share Juneau’s lesser-known stories through downtown audio history project
Juneau Voices is meant to tell rich stories about the diverse experiences of local people.
Sealaska Heritage Institute cancels Celebration 2021
The in-person event tentatively planned for June has been called off. That’s because the COVID-19 vaccine is not yet available for those under age 16, Sealaska Heritage Institute said in a statement.
Angoon elder lost to the coronavirus remembered as a bearer of Tlingit culture and language
George Nelson Jr. lived as one of 600 or so residents of Angoon, where he devoted himself to his community and his family.
Juneau’s school board considers Tlingit land acknowledgment
If approved, the board would make time to recognize Tlingit people as the land’s original inhabitants before opening its meetings.
Sitka looks to rename Baranof Elementary School after Native educator
The Sitka School Board recently decided to send the question of the name change to the Sitka Tribe, in hopes of identifying a “significant local cultural educator.”
Google taps Tlingit artist for Doodle honoring Alaska Native civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich
The tech company’s Doodle of the day is of Alaska Native civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich. For the illustration, they tapped Tlingit artist Michaela Goade who is based in Sitka.
Sitka School Board to consider Tlingit land acknowledgment to promote respect, healing in city schools
The Sitka School Board will consider acknowledging Tlingit lands when it formally opens its meetings.