Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) recently completed a project that was partially funded by a grant from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation. I wanted to take this opportunity to let the community know about the project (The Haines Consumer Service Fund), as well as thank the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation for making a real difference […]
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Micah True and his wife Kim Dao were in Haines to catch up with friends and family, including Micah’s parents Tom and Shelley True. Micah, who received a PhD in French Literature from Duke University, is now teaching French Literature and Folklore at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Kim, who also works at the […]
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Sealaska project develops Tlingit language tools
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 […]