The contested poles are planned decoration for a crafts market. The City Council will mull its regulatory authority over them at a May 16 meeting.
Arts & Culture
Tongass Voices: Rebecca Hsieh on intertwining community and art with Head in the Clouds Collective
Four local artists formed Heads in the Clouds Collective in downtown Juneau. As Rebecca Hsieh explains, community is central to the collective’s ethos.
Bill adding more Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list heads to governor
The bill sponsored by Juneau Rep. Andi Story would add Cup’ig, Middle Tanana, Lower Tanana and Wetał to the list.
“Welcome to Deishú”? A mysterious sign change sparks discussion of Haines Borough’s name
The action have reinvigorated a long-running discussion about the town’s name and revitalization of the Lingít language.
Tongass Voices: Haa Tooch Lichéesh Coalition members find inner strength through ocean dipping
Haa Tooch Lichéesh Coalition leads traditional practices like a dip in the ocean for strength and healing.
Ravenstail weaving comes to life at historic Juneau event
The event showcased the largest collection of new Ravenstail weaving in decades.
‘Mad scientist’: Haines luthier carves out top-quality guitars with local materials
Each guitar is a work of art customized for the person playing it.
‘These new works are going to dance’: Juneau event will showcase largest collection of new Ravenstail weaving in decades
Anyone in Juneau can come see 40 weavers at work and speak with them about what they’re weaving.
Tongass Voices: Holly Huber on what it takes to be Miss Alaska Volunteer
Huber uses her platform to bring awareness to the mental health crisis in Alaska.
‘Not in the business of just giving away our entire collections:’ Denver Art Museum denies Lingít claims for repatriation
Earlier this month, the Denver Post reported that tribal members have been requesting cultural items back from the Colorado museum for years — to no avail.