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Virtual Celebration preview

Sheli DeLaney hosts on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

On Tuesday’s show, Sealaska Heritage Institute will give us a full preview of this year’s virtual Celebration, which begins on Wednesday.

And we’ll check in with Catholic Community Service.

That’s Juneau Afternoon on Tuesday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM or KTOO.org, and repeated at 4 p.m. on KRNN 102.7 FM or KRNN.org.

Hunker down art to fight climate change

Scott Burton hosts on Monday, June 8, 2020.

On Monday’s show, poet, activist, prison abolitionist, weaver, and left-handed storyteller Naawéiyaa Tagaban will preview his online, hunker-down-art-to-fight-climate-change event.

And Sealaska Heritage Institute will preview their virtual STEAM summer academy.

That’s Monday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM or KTOO.org., and repeated at 4 p.m. on KRNN 102.7 FM or KRNN.org.

Monday evening at 7:00 p.m., tune in to KTOO for a live broadcast of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting.

Tlingit and Haida youth group wins honorable mention in NPR podcast contest

“I hope people will stay woke and speak up.” – Jaylynn Martin

Scott Burton hosts on Friday, June 5, 2020.

On Friday’s show, tune in for the premiere of the podcast that Ix̱six̱án Ax̱ Ḵwáan (IAK) Indigenous youth group submitted to the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. The podcast episode, “Just Because it’s Normal, Doesn’t Make it Right,” addresses racism and solutions to racism in Juneau.

Ix̱six̱án Ax̱ Ḵwáan (IAK) recording “Just Because it’s Normal, Doesn’t Make it Right” in Studio 2K at KTOO Public Media. The episode addresses racism and solutions to racism in Juneau, and won honorable mention in the 2020 NPR Student Podcast Challenge.
The young producers are joined by Daxkilatch ka Xeetlieesh Kolene and Lyle James who offered guidance. (Photo by Scott Burton/KTOO)

After the 12-minute podcast, we’ll speak with the young producers, and their mentors in the episode, Daxkilatch ka Xeetlieesh Kolene and Lyle James, about their perspectives on racism in our community. We’ll also learn what the next episode is going to focus on.

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That’s Juneau Afternoon on Friday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM or KTOO.org, and repeated at 4 p.m. on KRNN 102.7 FM or KRNN.org.

Wildlife awareness

Scott Burton hosts on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

On Thursday’s show, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will let us know about current regional critter activity and bear safety.

Southeast Alaska Independent Living will outline Youth Employment in the Parks — a paid vocational program that starts in July for high schoolers.

We’ll listen to new Community Connection pieces, and check in with City Hall for a COVID-19-related update.

That’s Juneau Afternoon on Thursday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM or KTOO.org, and repeated at 4 p.m. on KRNN 102.7 FM or KRNN.org.

Summer weather forecast

Sheli DeLaney hosts on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

On Wednesday’s show, we’ll speak with a meteorologist about current weather patterns, and look at the summer forecast.

And the City Museum will talk about current exhibits and reopening.

That’s Juneau Afternoon on Wednesday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM or KTOO.org, and repeated at 4 p.m. on KRNN 102.7 FM or KRNN.org.

Community Connection: Laura Haywood

Community Connection is a segment on KTOO’s Juneau Afternoon where listeners share personal stories, reflections, poetry or music about life in these strange times.

Laura Haywood is a Douglas resident. Among other things, she and her husband, John, look forward to once again hosting their Saturday night jazz show on KRNN.

Click here for instructions on how to submit your own Community Connection piece.

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