A new totem pole joining a trail of others along Juneau’s waterfront, plus the opening of a science building fusing traditional and modern Alaska Native programs, made for a celebration spanning generations on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Most of Monday afternoon’s ceremonial events involved the dedication of a new Sukteeneidí clan totem pole. A total of 30 poles are planned for the Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), which originated with 12 poles dedicated in 2023.…