Registration is now open for Boys Run I toowú klatseen. The ten-week program for third to fifth grade boys, coordinated by the Pathways Coalition, is composed of running, discussion, and culturally-based activities that honor Southeast Alaska traditional values. The program, which includes 20 lessons and culminates in a 5k Fun Run, focuses on building healthy relationships, social-emotional skills, and cultural awareness through running games and storytelling. Claire Weber, the afternoon school prevention specialist at Sitkans Against Family Violence, and Kevin Knox, manager of Parks and Recreation, joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the program and their need for coaches. Listen to their conversation here:

The final Sitka Tells Tales event of the year is next Tuesday (12-16-25), and it is partnering with Pathways Coalition to present Sitkan’s stories relating to unpacking masculinity in their lives and undoing harmful messaging related to it. Ellen Frankenstein, Amanda Capitummino, and Bobby Pendleton join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share what attendees can expect from the event.

Girls on the Run and its new sister program, Heart and Sole, will host a 5k fun run this weekend with an “under the sea” theme. Coordinator Katie Niedermeyer and students Maddie and Natalie joined KCAW’s Brooke Schafer to talk about why they participate in the program and how they’re feeling about the upcoming fun run. Listen to the full interview below:

The fun run takes place Saturday, May 11 and is open to the community. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., and the run begins at 10 a.m. For questions or to volunteer, contact schools@safv.org.

Girls in third through fifth grade can now register to participate in the 14th season of Girls on the Run, an after-school program that inspires girls to make healthy choices while training for an end-of-season 5k run.  Katie Niedermeyer and Barbara Quinn joined KCAW’s Erin Fulton to discuss the upcoming season. Listen to the full interview here:

Registration is open through February 13, and participants can register at www.gotrgreateralaska.org or pick up an application at the Keet Gooshi Heen front office. Girls on the Run is coordinated by members of the Pathways Coalition, Keet Gooshi Heen, Sitka Conservation Society, Sitka Counseling, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Sitkans Against Family Violence, and Youth Advocates of Sitka.

Kari Sagel, with the Sitka School District, and Lisa Hodges, with the Center for Community’s Early Learning Program, discuss the Sheet’ká Family Challenge, a multi-agency project to provide free and fun activities for kids and families over the next couple of months. Register online!

Keet Kids Run is a free virtual afterschool program rooted in Southeast Alaskan traditional Tribal values. Kids play games and learn a different value during a weekly Zoom call. Program organizers and coaches Cathie Healey and Kera Jefferson and former program participant Greta Healey joined KCAW’s Erin Fulton to talk about the program and how kids can register.

The program starts on March 8, and those interested can sign up at tinyurl.com/kkritkregister by Feb. 28.