Nearly 100 other elementary-age athletes participated in that competition that featured six distinct events including the Alaskan high kick, scissor broad jump and seal hop.
Arts & Culture
Lingít Word of the Week: Kaxwaan — Frost
This week’s word is kaxwaan, which means frost.
Dancing to rebuild a clan house: two sold out shows raise money for revitalization in Sitka
The event, with shows held in Juneau and Sitka, was called Hít Wóoshdei Yadukícht, which means “Dancing Our House Together.” Each ticket was a donation towards the goal of rebuilding a Sitka clan house called the Point House.
Sitka High ‘Barkadas’ Club celebrates Filipino heritage
The word “barkadas” translates to “group of friends” in Tagalog. Senior Julia Nabua started the club in 2023 after attending a camp for young Filipino Americans in Washington State.
Tongass Voices: Tamara Wilson on her museum installation and the slinkies that live there
Wilson’s upcoming show, “Slinkies and the Window Frame,” opens Friday at the Alaska State Museum.
Lingít Word of the Week: Dleit— Snow
This week’s word is dleit, which means snow.