News from S’us’ Héeni Sháak
SCLT Community Dedication and Naming Ceremony for S’us’ Héeni Sháak Neighborhood: The ceremony took place May 13th in the central parking area of the neighborhood at 1410 HPR. There were also public tours of the two under-construction homes. 1318 HPR is a nearly complete two-bedroom in a one-story layout and 1350 HPR is a three-bedroom…
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Indigenizing Education for Alaska (IEA) – Sealaska Heritage — in partnership with UAS — operates this program to grow the number of Alaska Native teachers and administrators and improve educational opportunities for Alaska Native students. The IEA program aims to: recruit future Alaska Native educators, prepare Alaska Native educators, retain and uplift current Alaska Native…
Read MoreRaven as Trickster & Cultural Hero
Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor a lecture series on “Raven as Trickster and Cultural Hero” by traditional Tlingit and Tsimshian storytellers. Free event to be offered in-person and virtually. The series will end with an academic review of Raven stories by a scholar of Northwest Coast culture and history. All lectures will be held in-person…
Read MoreT&H Central Council and Tanana Chiefs
Two large Alaska tribal organizations have announced their departure from the Alaska Federation of Natives. Per a May 10, 2023 piece by Rhonda McBride on Alaska Public Media, the announcement met with a range of responses from Native leaders. According to McBride’s article, “each (organization) cited different reasons for parting company with AFN.” Tlingit and…
Read MoreFormline Salmon by Crystal Worl
Juneau artist Crystal Worl stands in front of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 named Xáat Kwáani (Salmon People), which bears her design. (Photo by Ingrid Barrentine, courtesy of Alaska Airlines). On Friday May 12th, the airplane Xáat Kwáani made its inaugural flight from Anchorage to Juneau, continuing on to Sitka, Ketchikan & Seattle. A piece…
Read MoreOuter Coast Year 2023-24
The Outer Coast Year is a transformative, community-based, student-governed education for high school graduates. The Outer Coast Year 2023-24 Application is open! Applications are being considered on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Earlier applicants will receive earlier decisions, so we encourage students to apply as soon as they are ready. If you have…
Read MoreTraditional Foods & Seasonal Harvest
Seasonal harvest allows us to be active, learn about local flora/fauna, and obtain nutrient dense foods. With spring in the air, there are numerous wild foods that we can harvest. Tayeidí, or Bladderwrack (commonly known as Popweed) can be found in most intertidal areas. Harvesting: Bladderwrack is a seaweed best harvested in spring or early…
Read MoreSummer Programing for Young People
Registration is now open for SHI’s popular Opening the Box STEAM Academies and our Atnané Arts Academy, as well as for a new camp counselor internship program offered through Indigenizing Education for Alaska’s Future Educators. Find full details at: tinyurl.com/SHIsummer2023. Apply: tinyurl.com/applySHIsummer2023 • OPENING THE BOX: HIGH SCHOOL STEAM ACADEMY June 2-11 (overnight camp):…
Read MoreSummer Programs for Alaska Native Students
Learn More about Sealaska Heritage 2023 Summer Programs at tinyurl.com/SHIsummer2023. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Opening the Box: High School STEAM Academy: June 2-11 – overnight camp @ UAS for students entering grades 9-12 Atnané Arts Academy: July 9-18 – students entering grades 9-12 NYO- Session 1: June 1st- 14th 2023. Session 2: dates to be determined…
Read MoreDonations of Art, Jewelry, Books
We’d love your help: The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum are gearing up for our spring silent auction! All proceeds from sales at the auction go to the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program. We are looking for donations of art (Native and non-Native), jewelry, books, etc. We also welcome gifts from local businesses and corporate…
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