Celebration Archives

Tag: Celebration

Sealaska Heritage Institute cancels ‘Celebration’ in 2021

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Jan 20, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

“Celebration” traditionally draws thousands of participants to Juneau to honor Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian dances, language and song. It was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic and organizers say they don't feel comfortable gathering in 2021, either. Read More

Slideshow: Cool weather doesn’t dampen Sitka’s July 4 spirit

by Cameron Clark, KCAW | Jul 5, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkans came out in droves to see the annual 4th of July Parade, which snaked throughout town, leaving smiles wherever it went. KCAW’s Cameron Clark talked with onlookers as they enjoyed the day. Read More

Dance group reflects cross-border cultural resurgence

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Jun 16, 2016 | Local News, Southeast News Old, Syndicated

Southeast Alaska’s Tlingit culture doesn’t stop at the Canadian border. An Inland Tlingit group from up the Taku River has strong connections to Alaska. Read More

Photos: Paddling to Celebration 2016

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 9, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Celebration, a 4-day festival honoring Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures began yesterday (06-08-16). And while some of the festival goers arrived by plane or boat, several dozen pulled themselves to shore. Read More

Hawaiian language revitalization a model for Alaska

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 9, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Xh’unei Lance Twitchell is studying language immersion schools in Hawaii, to bring the model to Southeast Alaska. Central Council has pledged to build a preschool this fall. Read More