Heleena van Veen Archives

A five-decade tradition, Sitka’s New Archangel Dancers seek new members both onstage and off

by KCAW News | Feb 28, 2023 | The Morning Interview

The New Archangel Dancers is one of Sitka's oldest nonprofit organizations. Begun in 1969, the group celebrates Sitka's history through dance. Recruitment for performers and other volunteers is year-round. Read More

New Archangel Dancers recruiting new performers

by KCAW News | Jan 20, 2022 | The Morning Interview

The New Archangel Dancers are an all-women, volunteer, nonprofit Russian Folk Dance group -- a staple of the summer visitor season in Sitka. The NADS are recruiting new members, with events 7-8 p.m. on January 24 and 31. Read More

SEARHC’s ‘Move for a Cause’ campaign encourages hiking, biking, walking and running in May

by KCAW Staff | Apr 28, 2021 | Syndicated, The Morning Interview

Throughout the month of May, SEARHC is inviting community members to hike, bike, walk or run for a cause. Health educators Heleena Van Veen and Doug Osborne joined KCAW's Peter Apathy to discuss the campaign. Read More

SEARHC hosts challenge in honor of American Heart Health Month

by KCAW News | Jan 27, 2021 | Syndicated, The Morning Interview

In honor of American Heart Health Month, SEARHC is hosting a 28-day "Heart of the Matter" challenge in February to help people adopt heart healthy habits in 2021. Health educators Heleena van Veen and Doug Osborne joined KCAW's Erin Fulton on the morning interview to talk about how Sitkans can get involved. Read More

Self-management program for diabetes sufferers and caretakers

by KCAW News | Sep 12, 2019 | The Morning Interview

SEARHC health educators Heleena van Veen and Lakota Harden will teach a diabetes self-management program beginning September 21. The classes are free, and are for those with diabetes, or their caretakers. 9:30 am - noon Saturdays, for six weeks. Read More