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LOCAL JUNEAU EMPIRE Della Cheney said she sees Southeast Alaska Native cultures coming back into focus in many ways, but for the weaver, the emergence of art is a primary way to teach and remind her people about traditional tribal values.

Artist weaves Native values into baskets

David Sheakley / Juneau Empire

Winning smile: Della Cheney, left, grins after winning Best of Show in the contemporary category of the Juried Art Show during a reception Wednesday at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Shgen George, who won third place in the category, stands next to her as Kathy Dye videotapes the event.

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