Arts news
Ketchikan residents protest imitation totem poles carved by convicted murderer
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.
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.