The latest Sealaska land conveyance bill had its first public showing in Congress on Thursday.
Arts & Culture
Update: Juneau Symphony conductor will balance multiple batons as he takes job in Topeka
Kyle Pickett will lead the Juneau Symphony through next year.
AFN lobbies for protection of subsistence rights
At its annual convention last October, Alaska Federation of Natives delegates adopted a proclamation that Alaska Natives would use every political and legal means to achieve full and lasting federal protection of the Native hunting, fishing, and gathering way of life, and co-management of subsistence resources. Here’s what AFN’s doing to address the issue. Nelson…
Sealaska holds “First Tree Ceremony” to launch 2013 timber harvest
The Juneau-based regional Native corporation says in a press release that the event is like a Blessing of the Fleet at the beginning of fishing season.
Central Council tribal assembly meets in Juneau
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council holds its 78th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau this week.
The Alaska Folk Festival also rocks, jazzes, belly dances — and barks
A dog took the stage during this year’s Alaska Folk Festival.