Tag: Sealaska Heritage Institute

‘Opening the Box’ kits allow students to explore space between art, science, and culture

‘Opening the Box’ kits allow students to explore space between art, science, and culture

by KCAW News | Jan 13, 2021 |

SeaAlaska Heritage is providing Blatchley students with a "maker kit" in January. The kits, which are going out to over 1,300 students in six Southeast communities, emphasize traditional learning and hands-on experience in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). The first kit will have the kids sewing face masks. There will be new kits for students for the next three months. Read More
One-of-a-kind photo collection documents life in Angoon

One-of-a-kind photo collection documents life in Angoon

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Sep 15, 2020 | ,

Cyril George was a leader in the Beaver Clan of Angoon and was known for his contributions to local and regional politics. He was also known by those he was closest to as a photographer. When he died six years ago at the age of 92, he left behind a vast photo collection that is thought to be the largest ever made by someone who was Tlingit. George’s family recently donated those photos with the goal of making them available to the public. Read More
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