Sealaska Heritage Institute recently created several tools to help advance the teaching of Tlingit through the use of alphabet cards, an interactive online tool and a CD, and a fluent Tlingit speaker from Klukwan is one of the people behind the project. The project was the brainchild of Dr. Rosita Worl, president of the institute. The artwork […]
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Ready for a love of Fair?
The 43rd annual Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off July 28 and fairgoers better begin strategically planning the four days in order to pack in as many activities as possible. Beginning this week on July 22 and 23, most exhibits – including fiber arts, fine arts, hobbies and crafts and school projects – are due at […]
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Wise beyond their years; Youths graduate new bird handler program with knowledge to share
Dylan occasionally overshadows other birds at the American Bald Eagle Foundation, even though the Eastern screech owl stands only six inches tall “if he puts his horns up.” On Wednesday morning,Natalie Humphrey-Kauffman, 10, and Lydia Haxton, 11, introduced cruise ship guests to Dylan. Humphrey-Kauffman and Haxton both are graduates of an ABEF junior bird handler class, […]
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Volunteers make festivities success
The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center would like to extend a huge thanks to all those who helped make the Museum’s Fourth of July children’s games bigger and even better this year! Special thanks to Alaska Mountain Guides, Fireweed Restaurant, First National Bank Alaska, Haines Hitch-Up RV Park, Klukwan, Inc., Mountain Market and The Parts Place for […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters director announces his departure
Burl Sheldon on Tuesday shared his plans to depart as the director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Upper Lynn Canal by early September. Sheldon in an e-mail to Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers, families and supporters said his decision to set a last day of “roughly” Sept. 2 was “100 percent about personal growth and wellness.” […]
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KHNS surpasses goal in pledge drive
KHNS FM public radio station for Haines, Skagway and Klukwan surpassed its goal during its membership drive, raising a record $67,895 in pledges. The membership drive netted 629 members during the weeklong event. The station had set a goal of raising $55,000 in pledges.
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Sealaska retains board members
Sealaska tribal member shareholders gathered June 25 for the Corporation’s 38th annual meeting to elect four directors. Shareholders voted to retain four incumbent directors Byron Mallott, Rosita Worl, Sidney Edenshaw and Edward Thomas. Terms will expire at the annual meeting in 2014. The Sealaska Board of Directors announced the 2011-2012 youth board advisor at the […]
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Sealaska meeting coming to Haines
The Sealaska Native Corporation will hold its annual meeting for shareholders on June 25th at the elementary school gymnasium in Haines. It is the first time the Native corporation’s annual meeting has come to town. About 70 directors, staff and invited dignitaries are expected to attend, joining local and out of town shareholders. Of its […]
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Heaton’s work opens at Sheldon
Local carver Jim Heaton’s work will be featured during the Sheldon Museum’s second Six-Week Spotlight exhibit opening June 24. “Fish and Chips” includes Heaton’s woodcarvings from museums and private collections as well as new pieces. Heaton began carving in 1984 and in the past 20 years has completed more than 200 feet of totem poles […]
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River walk benefits cancer travel fund
The fifth annual Chilkat River Walk-Run-Ride from Klukwan to Haines on Saturday will support the Haines Hospice Cancer Travel Fund, which provides a one-time travel stipend for Haines residents diagnosed with cancer. Since 2007, approximately 420 walkers have raised about $5,700 for the travel fund and other cancer causes. Saturday’s event has a $10 suggested donation. This year, participants […]