Soboleff, who lived to be 102, was a longtime advocate for Lingít people through his ministries and work to support Juneau’s youth.
"Walter Soboleff Day"
Family, friends celebrate first annual Walter Soboleff Day
Soboleff would’ve been 106 years old on Friday. He died in 2011 at the age of 102.
Dr. Walter Soboleff Day bill signed into law
About 100 of the late Tlingit elder’s family and friends gathered at Juneau’s Marine Park for the bill signing ceremony on Wednesday
House passes Soboleff Day as Native languages bill draws critics
Two bills dealing with Alaska Native issues got different receptions from members of the Legislature on Thursday.
Walter Soboleff: “He fed the spirit of people from many walks of life”
The House State Affairs Committee heard heartfelt testimony Thursday on legislation to establish Walter Soboleff Day in Alaska.