Lingít artist and president of the Chilkoot Indian Association James Hart has been awarded a grant to visit the Anchorage Museum. Hart started his art career a decade ago completing a class with master carver Wayne Price, and practicing with elder Paulina Phillips of the Deishú Dancers. During his visit, Hart plans to examine bentwood boxes, spoons, bowls, and paddles to familiarize himself with the techniques of old masters.
Carol Susan Potter Duis died on Feb. 6 in Tacoma, Washington. Duis was a longtime Haines resident who, among other things, was the Grand Secretary of the Alaska Native Sisterhood for many years. Her daughters, Jennifer Duis and Susan Duis Haigh, plan to organize celebrations of her life in the Midwest and Alaska, likely later in 2024.
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Haines Animal Rescue Kennel, Hark trimmed the nails of 24 animals – that’s 432 toes – during its nail trim clinic last Saturday according to executive director Stacey Clark Cureton. HARK hosts a nail-trim clinic on the second Saturday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins welcome. Animals must be leashed and just one at a time are allowed in the lobby. Cost is $10.