Michael Martin Jr., whose short film “Adapt” screened during a showing of “Our Alaskan Stories” watches his movie with his girlfriend, Annie Masterman; mom, Michelle Martin; and brother, Micheel Martin at Gold Town Nickelodeon Saturday, Nov. 17. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Young Alaskan filmmakers show different ways of life around the state

The diverse movies all had fish in common.

In this December 2014 photo, ravens keep a close watch on the lunchtime visitors in downtown Juneau. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly File)

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Writers’ Weir: The Two Sides of a Raven

A poem submitted by reader Amy McLeod.

Lecture questions Western names for Native places

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Lecture questions Western names for Native places

Names given by Alaska Natives to people and places are far from arbitrary.

Celebrate Our Ways of Life swaps speeches for conversations

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Celebrate Our Ways of Life swaps speeches for conversations

Instead of a night of speeches, this year’s Celebrating Our Ways of Life embraced hands-on activities.

Bob Sam, a Tlingit storyteller who has served as caretaker of a Sitka cemetery for decades and works to repatriate and reinter indigenous people, leaves the lectern to walk into the crowd during his Evening at Egan lecture about respecting ancestors Friday, Nov. 16 at Egan Library. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Cemetery caretaker helps repatriate remains of Alaska Native children

Bob Sam lives up to his name.

More prose, please: Tidal Echoes seeks submissions

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More prose, please: Tidal Echoes seeks submissions

Tidal Echoes is looking for new voices.

Meet ‘The Pod’: Orca sculptures destined for Douglas Fish & Game Building

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Meet ‘The Pod’: Orca sculptures destined for Douglas Fish & Game Building

A trio of sleek dorsal fins protruded from ground near the parking lot by Juneau Montessori School and…

Cellphone, recess, cray cray: How Tlingit speakers are coining new words in an ancient language

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Cellphone, recess, cray cray: How Tlingit speakers are coining new words in an ancient language

Old languages need new words.

Annual Public Market bigger than ever this year

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Annual Public Market bigger than ever this year

The 36th annual holiday market will be open over Thanksgiving weekend.

Formline Friday lets folks decorate wearables, celebrate culture

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Formline Friday lets folks decorate wearables, celebrate culture

Contemporary designs made by artists and UAS professors.

Theater at Latitude 58 brings “Matilda” to Thunder Mountain High School Stage

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Theater at Latitude 58 brings “Matilda” to Thunder Mountain High School Stage

Even if you’ve seen the movie and read the book, Theater at Latitude 58’s take on “Matilda” will…

Piano concert series returns Friday

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Piano concert series returns Friday

The Juneau Piano Series is ready for Round 2.

Family shares items and stories for Dr. Walter Soboleff Day

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Family shares items and stories for Dr. Walter Soboleff Day

Soboleff’s sons and daughter loan collection to Sealaska Heritage Institute for display.

Culture celebrated with song, dance, art and more

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Culture celebrated with song, dance, art and more

First-ever Rock Your Mocs event was held Saturday.

Tidelines Journey Residency brings young directors and movies to Juneau

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Tidelines Journey Residency brings young directors and movies to Juneau

Free screenings to be held at Gold Town.

The life of brine: Fermentation 101 spreads passion for fermented foods

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The life of brine: Fermentation 101 spreads passion for fermented foods

Attendees get a dose of kraut know-how.

Power & Privilege Symposium asks everyone to make world a better place

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Power & Privilege Symposium asks everyone to make world a better place

The same day folks went to the polls, attendees and speakers with “I Voted” stickers at the Third…

New JACC receives 100th major donation

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New JACC receives 100th major donation

The New JACC wasn’t on the ballots, but folks continue to open their wallets.

New summit gathers many of the world’s fluent Alaska Native language speakers

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New summit gathers many of the world’s fluent Alaska Native language speakers

Centennial Hall echoed Tuesday with the sound of centuries-old languages.

An art installation by young children titled “What do bears dream about when they hibernate” occupies windows of seasonal business along South Franklin Street on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Downtown Children’s Artwalk decorates businesses, raises money for books

The art will stay up all winter.