Tlingit Archives

Sitka ‘Indian Village’ recognized as endangered historic place

by Meredith Redick | Apr 30, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s "Indian Village" was once home to over forty Lingít clan houses. Today, only eight of those are still standing, and even fewer serve as active clan houses. Now, the area has been recognized as one of 11 endangered historic places in the US. Organizers are hoping that the attention will inspire efforts to creatively conserve – and rebuild – a cultural hub that has fallen into disrepair. 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

Meet SJ museum’s artist-in-residence, Eechdaa Dave Ketah

by Katherine Rose | Jul 22, 2022 | The Morning Interview

Eechdaa Dave Ketah is a Tlingit carver, drum maker, and painter. He's the Sheldon Jackson Museum’s first Alaska Native artist-in-residence of 2022 and will be working most days at the museum through July 30. Listen to our conversation with Ketah here: Read More

Civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich honored with new cedar bench

by Katherine Rose | Jul 6, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Despite the absence of an official fireworks show, Sitka’s Fourth of July was celebrated with the usual festivities this year. But the 4th day of the month also marks another important occasion: Elizabeth Peratrovich’s birthday. Some Sitkans honored the Alaska Native civil rights leader with a new -- and useful -- monument. Read More

Finding activism through art: A Q&A with Tlingit illustrator Michaela Goade

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Feb 16, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka illustrator Michaela Goade received national attention in December for her Google Doodle of Alaska Native leader Elizabeth Peratrovich, whose legacy is honored annually on Feb. 16. Goade made headlines again last month as the first Indigenous person to win the Caldecott Medal. Following news of her award, KCAW’s Erin McKinstry interviewed Goade about her work. Read More