After multiple meetings and extended debate, the school board has agreed to fund more of the Lingít language immersion program in the upcoming school year – even amid statewide school budgeting concerns.
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Facing uncertain futures, Ukrainian refugees in Delta Junction lean on community and faith
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, more than 700 Ukrainians have settled in Alaska, at least 120 of them in the Delta Junction area.
Lingít Word of the Week: Geesh — Bull Kelp
This week’s word is geesh, which means bull kelp.
Alaska flag designer Benny Benson granted honorary doctorate
Daren Herman, grandson of Alaska flag designer Benny Benson, was in the state for the first time to accept an honorary degree on his late grandfather’s behalf.
‘Our next step toward sovereignty’: Haines tribe launches tourism brand
A new building in Haines is at the center of the Chilkoot Indian Association’s new effort to launch a tourism brand to bring in extra dollars – and to reduce their reliance on the federal government.
ANSEP cancels summer acceleration academy after loss of federal grant
University of Alaska officials were informed last week that the federal government had terminated their $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.