In 2014, Churchill shared her introduction to weaving with an audience at KTOO. She’d been wary as a child, but as a young adult, took a class from her mother, master weaver Selina Peratrovich.
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Former Sen. Begich addresses Elders and Youth Conference
Begich urged the young attendees to participate in their communities, to vote and to stay positive. He drew on his own life for illustration.
Move over, Columbus; Gov. Walker declares Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska
Alaska is now the first state to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day.
Elders and Youth conference begins today in Anchorage
The Elders and Youth conference is an opportunity for youth to learn about leadership and how to participate in policy discussions and group decision making.
What Medicaid expansion means for this Juneau family
It’s providing coverage for the uninsured. But it’s also offering increased care for those who qualify with Indian Health Service. For one Juneau man, that means having options to treat alcohol addiction.
Alaska Native Sisterhood celebrates 100th anniversary in Wrangell
The theme for the anniversary celebration in Wrangell is “building on the strength and wisdom of our founding mothers.”