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Woven Peoples and Place: Climate adaptation and resilience in Southeast Alaska
A conversation with Annika Ord, climate adaptation catalyst for Sustainable Southeast Partnership.
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Transboundary mining conference sees fears after natural and man-made disasters, hope after pacts
U.S., Canadian and tribal leaders gather in Juneau to seek way forward on decades-old disputes.
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Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here
The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands…
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Q&A: The role of Alaska Native and Tlingít soldiers in WWII code talking
A conversation with author William Meadows
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Alaska Native artifacts returned to Kake as Quakers continue reparations
Sen. Murkowski, federal officials hear of roadblocks to proposed cultural healing center.
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$83 million loan program for Alaska tribal and small businesses approved by U.S. Dept. of Treasury
Program aims to help businesses that may not receive loans otherwise.
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Alaska officials echo federal push to promote healing after boarding schools report
Murkowski, state lawmakers have pushed for a Native-led documentation effort.
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Woven Peoples and Place: Upper Lynn Canal food systems boosted by regional sustainability initiatives
Network of grassroots efforts, volunteers and community gardens helping ensure access to local food.
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Precollege program for rural, Alaska Native health students gets reboot and grant after funding gap
Della Keats program introduces students from far-flung parts of Alaska to college courses.
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Neighbors: Tlingit storyteller Gene Tagaban participates in Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., hosted its Smithsonian Folklife Festival, with the theme, “Indigenous Voices of the…
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Ben Mallott to become new president of Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 1
JDHS grad will step into role once held by his father Byron; replaces Julie Kitka after 34 years.
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Goldbelt seeks dismissal of $30M lawsuit by medical company, argues alleged ‘oral’ agreement unenforceable
Juneau Native corporation also denies the agreement exists in COVID-19 needle contract dispute.
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District court vacates Tlingit and Haida’s ‘land into trust’ agreement with federal government
Split decision in state lawsuit OKs tribal pacts, but cites flaws in process involving Juneau land.
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Long-awaited U.S. Navy apology for 1882 bombardment will bring healing to Angoon
“How many times has our government apologized to any American Native group?”
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Federal judge considers lawsuit that could decide Alaska tribes’ ability to put land into trust
Arguments took place in early May, and Judge Sharon Gleason has taken the case under advisement.
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Photos: Git Hoan brings stories to life in dance and art during Celebration
Metlakatla dancers among 36 Indigenous groups sharing their heritage during four-day event.
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Scientists and Indigenous leaders team up to conserve seals and an ancestral way of life at Yakutat
Five hundred years ago, in a mountain-rimmed ocean fjord in southeast Alaska, Tlingit hunters armed with bone-tipped harpoons…
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US Navy will apologize for 1882 bombardment of Angoon, Murkowski says
Senator makes announcement while appearing with dance group from Tlingit village during Celebration.
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Dancers parade through downtown on last day of Celebration
“It’s an honor to be accepted to participate in something this beautiful.”
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Celebration 2024 ends four days of traditional and new events with a Grand Exit
Participants combine thunderous tribute to heritage with spirit of an intimate family gathering.