Tag: Heather Powell

Assembly considers tobacco, sales tax hikes

by Rachel Waldholz | Apr 29, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

After more than a year of warning that Sitka must either raise new revenue or cut services, the City Assembly passed three tax measures in quick succession last night / Tuesday night (4-28-15). The proposals would increase sales taxes and double the tobacco tax. The movement was prompted by the needs of the Sitka School District. Read More

Postcard from Herring Camp: Walking in both worlds

by KCAW Staff | Mar 25, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

As a host of herring arrived in Sitka Sound last week, another school clamored to be out on water. Nineteen students spent their Spring Break at the Knowledge of Herring Camp - a 5-day program that taught students both the cultural and ecological significance of this critical resource. Read More

At 81, STA’s elder of the year is busy as ever

by KCAW Staff | Dec 3, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

This year (2014), the Sitka Tribe of Alaska named Herman Davis the “Tribal Elder of the Year.” At 81, Davis blend of humor and humility has earned the respect of many. Read More

Teaching Tlingit tradition, culture — and pride

by KCAW Staff | Nov 14, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

With elders in the community growing older or already gone, Chuck Miller of the Sitka Native Education Program says it's his responsibility to pass along the teachings to the younger generation so they can grow up proud to be Tlingit. Read More

Native language bill has personal meaning for Sitka family

by KCAW Staff | Oct 24, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

Twenty Native languages, including Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian, became official state languages on Thursday, Oct. 23. For Sitka resident Heather Powell, the signing marked a personal victory for a member of her family. Read More

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