Yup’ik Bag Making Class
As part of the Alaska Native Residency Program, artist Golga Oscar (Yup’ik) will offer a class in traditional Yup’ik bag making at the Sheldon Jackson Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 26 from 1pm-4pm each day. The class is in-person only and limited in size to under 10 students; registration in advance is…
Read More“Voices of SJ School” Events
Former students and staff of the Sheldon Jackson High School and College and the public are invited to a reception, tour and talks the weekend of October 14 and 15. Saturday October 14 at 3pm in Odess Theater (former auditorium) in Allen Memorial Hall – Reception for former SJ students & staff. Sunday October 15…
Read MoreArtist Talk by Golga Oscar (Yu-pik)
As part of the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program, artist Golga Oscar (Yup’ik) will give a talk about “Understanding Different Techniques of Yup’ik Art” on Friday, October 13th, from 1-2 pm. The presentation will center around the use of materials, placement of specific furs and their meaning, and the Yup’ik number and color system. Oscar…
Read MoreIndigenous Peoples Day 2023
5pm – Potluck Dinner: Please bring your potluck dishes to the back tables and label the contents. Fish donated by North Pacific Seafood, prepared by Outer Coast 5:30pm – Sitka Kaagwaantaan Dancers perform 6pm – Speakers Opening Remarks- David Kanosh Welcome by Sitka Campus Director Paul Kraft Melonie Boord, STA Social Services Department Sitka High…
Read MoreArtist Talk by Golga Oscar (Yup’ik)
As part of the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program, artist Golga Oscar (Yup’ik) will give a talk about decolonization on Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, October 9th, from 1-2 pm. (Ed. note: talk is mistakenly listed in the printed Soup as occurring on Oct. 19.) In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Sheldon Jackson Museum will…
Read MoreBeginning Athabascan Beading
Selina Alexander (Koyukon Athabascan) will offer a beginner Athabascan beading class at the Sheldon Jackson Museum on Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th from 9:30am to 12noon each day. During this class each participant will be able to bead either a necklace or a pair of earrings. The class will be in-person only and…
Read MoreSkin Sewing by Hand in Hydaburg
Skin sewing by hand with Louise Kadinger at Hydaburg Cooperative Association (blue bldg.) from Oct. 5th to 8th Four sessions: Thurs. 10/5 and Fri. 10/6 from 5–8:30pm Sat. 10/7 and Sun. 10/8 from 9am–5:30pm Apply by Sept. 28th at bit.ly/Hydaburg_SkinSew23 Cost: $100. Scholarships are available. Space is limited. See application for eligibility details. In accordance…
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