The Sealaska Heritage Institute Youtube channel has several playlists for local languages including Lingít. This video series is a language resource for learners of the Tlingit language Lingít and will feature Lance X̱’unei Twitchell as well as people on various
Saying Thank You
These words of thanks, and more language revitalization resources are available from the Sealaska Heritage Institute Youtube channel!
Seeds – A Review
A song by Rissi Palmer from her album “Revival” “Never believe the lie….You’re too proud, shine too bright, speak too loud,
Tlingit Language At Outer Coast
June 29, 2020: (34) Outer Coast is offers the first of it’s FREE Tlingit Language Massive Open Online Course!
Juneteenth Commemorated
June 19, 2020: (35) Around 200 Sitkans cross the Harbor Drive and Lincoln Street intersection as part of a commemoration of the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were informed that the Civil War had ended and that they
Changing The Alaska Day Narrative
March 2020: Reconciliation Day advocates go to the Alaska Day Planning Committee meeting and begin face to face discussions about celebrating Oct. 18th in a new way that honors Native culture.
The Eskimo Ninja Speaks To Sitka High Students
February 13, 2020: (9) Nick ‘Iligutchiak’ Hanson, aka The Eskimo Ninja, spoke to the entire Sitka High student body, sharing his positive message of overcoming adversity and loss.
Renaming Baranof Part 1 – Leaving Footprints
Renaming Baranof Elementary School is submitted to the school district’s Leave Your Footprint site. In a healthy community public places, spaces, and buildings are welcoming and inclusive for everyone. In the 1940s the Sitka School District decided that the name
Teens Celebrate Culture
2020: Youth Advocates of Sitka starts a new teen club to celebrate Native culture.