Chuck Miller Archives

Miller leaves legacy of Lingít pride and tradition

by Meredith Redick | Aug 7, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

A renowned culture-bearer in Sitka passed away last month. Daanax.ils'eik Chuck Miller was an educator and community leader who shared Lingit language, history, and pride with the Sitka community. Read More

‘Our Grandparents Teachings’ to return to air; ‘Dream Cycles’ storytelling benefit set for March 21

by KCAW News | Mar 16, 2023 | The Morning Interview

Chuck Miller tells us that "Our Granparents Teachings" is making a comeback on Raven Radio -- in collaboration with ArtChange, Inc. ArtChange is also co-hosting a storytelling event with the Salty Spoke Bike Co-op, "Dream Cycles," on Tuesday, March 21. Read More

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day celebrated through traditional stories

by Meredith Redick | Feb 24, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Chuck Miller, the cultural and community liaison for the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, captivated a group of about 20 toddlers at the Sitka Public Library on Thursday (2-16-2023) with traditional Tlingit stories to celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich. Read More

‘American Innovators’: New film ties Sitka’s push for renewable energy to a tradition of resilience

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 30, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

The series "American Innovators" first considered Sitka for a film about energy storage, but that quickly changed. "Here's a town doing it all," says producer Kate Tucker, "and doing it in a way that's necessary for resilience in the future." Read More

Point House repatriation in Sitka marks new chapter for Kiks.ádi Clan

by Tash Kimmell | Aug 31, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

It’s not an uncommon story for cultural artifacts, or tribal property to go missing or fall into the wrong hands. A less common story? For those objects to be returned. In Sitka this July , a Kik.sadi clan house was repatriated after nearly 20 years in the possession of another clan. Its new legal owner, Jerrick Hope-Lang, hopes the historic exchange will spur a greater conversation about repatriation Read More