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The Anchorage Daily News is the most widely read newspaper in Alaska. When journalists are writing a news story, photos can be just as important as the stories themselves. ADN staff photographer Marc Lester has been working with the paper for over 25 years taking photos for news, sports, feature stories, and standalone pictures of nature in Alaska.  ATMI producer Micheal Hunter sat down with Marc to talk about his work. They discuss Marc's early days as a photographer, some of the standout moments in his career, and his advice for budding journalists. Hosted by Xander Rose. Written and produced by Taylor Heckart. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  This episode was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In our last episode, ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel discussed the 2025 Oscar nominations. Now that the awards have been handed out, they're back to talk about the results. They discuss the big award winners, their thoughts on Conan O'Brien as the host for the night, and whether they think the Oscars in general reflect their taste in movies. Hosted and produced by Indigo Schlee. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.  With additional support from the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

It's award season, so it's time to talk about the 2025 Oscar Nominations! ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel sat down to go through some of the main Oscar categories. They talked about what they think will win versus what they hope will win, shine a light on movies that were not nominated, and their favorite films and performances of last year. Hosted by Eleanor Poe. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.  With additional support from the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Emilio Miguel Torres is a filmmaker who was raised in Ketchikan, Alaska. As a kid, Torres got involved with the local community theater, First City Players, where he was exposed to directing and storytelling. He spent high school in Seattle before attending NYU film school.  Since graduating college in 2021, he has made a handful of short films, including “The Ladder,” which tells the story of an aging Alaskan fisherman who must decide between accepting old age and restarting his life through a futuristic procedure. It was shot in Ketchikan with the help of many of the individuals who helped foster his love of movies as a kid. Torres currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona, but in the fall of 2023, he returned again to his hometown to shoot his first feature film, an expansion of “The Ladder.” Currently the film is in post-production and Torres has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help finish his movie. ATMI producer Jordan Kehl spoke with Torres over Zoom about “The Ladder.” He talked about the challenges of filming in the remote town of Ketchikan, what he hopes to accomplish with the crowdfunding campaign, and how his hometown community came together to help him with his passion project. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

The Alaska Filming Initiative is a group of local filmmakers dedicated to reigniting the success of our state's film industry. They hope to not just create movie making opportunities, but to foster a thriving, diverse, and sustainable economic environment across the state. One of the ways they are exploring to achieve this, is by bringing a film tax incentive back to the state.  Some Alaskans might remember the movies Big Miracle and The Frozen Ground filming up here over a decade ago. At that time, there was a sizable film tax incentive in place that attracted those productions. But it was short lived, and since then movies and TV shows that are set in Alaska often film at other locations, where it is more financially feasible. In this episode, we're hearing from Ashleigh Snead and Steven Cornfield, two members of the Alaska Filming Initiative. They spoke with ATMI producer Jordan Kehl about how a film tax incentive could benefit the state's economy, garnering support from legislatures to get a feasibility study done, and much more.  Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In this episode we're talking about the new movie Wonka, based on the beloved Roald Dahl character Willy Wonka. The movie turns the clock back to when Wonka was a young man, before he had his famed chocolate factory and stars Timothee Chalamet as the chocolatier to be.  A group of our ATMI producers sat down in our studio to discuss the movie, and snack on a few chocolatey delights too. They talk about how Wonka compares to the other two adaptations of Roald Dahl's source material, its lack of promotion as a musical, and whether the movie left them with a sweet or bitter taste. Roundtable led by Roey McCowan. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In recent years there have been a handful of new Godzilla movies produced in America. But Godzilla Minus One was made in Japan, where the franchise started, and its story brings audiences back to the genesis of the monster: the aftermath of World War II. Godzilla Minus One focuses on Koichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot who, after opting not to fulfill his military responsibility, returns to his home in Tokyo. After learning his parents died in the bombing of Tokyo, Koichi meets Noriko, a young woman who is taking care of an orphan child named Akiko. Together they try to start a new life and leave the life of war behind them. That is, until Godzilla emerges and threatens the lives of the Japanese people. ATMI producers Isaiah Hernandez, Logan Ehrhart, and Ormund Alaois sat down to talk about this new Godzilla film, its unique focus on its human characters, how it compares to other Godzilla movies, and much more. Hosted by Jordan Kehl.  Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Ryan Tester is a freelance filmmaker based in Anchorage, Alaska. After taking the Video and Audio Production course at King Tech high school, he went on to produce his original movies with friends, work on commercial shoots, and start his own production company: Confine Light Films. He is currently in pre-production on the feature length film Stranger, serving as one of the film's cinematographers. In a previous episode, we spoke with Stranger's writer/director Jinn Chang and producer Bright Chang. ATMI producer and fellow King Tech alumni Maria Koop sat down with Ryan Tester in our studio to talk about making movies. He also touched on the planning process for Stranger, how he became interested in filmmaking, and the gig where he and Maria first met. They spoke on December 30, 2023. Hosted by Logan Ehrhart. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

CU1 is known by the rest of the industry for top talent, cold temps, and colorful shoes. ServiStar has had the privilege of working along side their management team as 50 of their leaders participate in our highly coveted, research based leadership development program. To celebrate our 25th year of helping credit unions with topics such as leadership development, their CEO and President, Mark Burgess joined the podcast to give his take on leadership development at CU1 in Alaska.    Mark Burgess  President/CEO   Mark started his career in IT for both small and large organizations, and his passion is finding elegant technical solutions to drive organizational efficiencies. Before serving as CEO of Credit Union 1, Mark moved to Alaska from New Hampshire in 2018 to serve as CU1's Chief Technology Officer. He was responsible for day-to-day IT operations, project management, information security, and facilities. In his newest role, Mark brings immense knowledge, innovative thinking, and a commitment to lead with empathy, compassion, and service to others. Mark finds ways to give back whenever he can and serves on the Alaska SeaLife Center Board, the Alaska State Council on the Arts Commission, and the Alaska Public Broadcast Commission. He and his wife, Hannah, are also avid birders who are always searching high and low for new birds - and trying to see more birds in a year than his dad

For this episode we're pivoting to TV, to talk about the new ABC drama "Alaska Daily." The show stars Hilary Swank as a journalist who takes a job at a newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, after she is let go from her position at a national news outlet. It was inspired by the reporting of Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins. His series “Lawless,” which provides the basis for some of the show's storylines, won a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2020.  Lawless explores stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Alaska, the lack of police resources in many villages throughout the state, and much more. It was published in May of 2019 in collaboration with ProPublica.  ATMI producer Madison Knutson spoke with Hopkins about his reporting being turned into a network drama. He talks about his role as an executive producer on the show, helping to capture Alaska authentically, and the responsibility of a journalist turning their work over to be fictionalized. They spoke on October 28th, 2022 just after the fourth episode of Alaska Daily aired. Hosted by Edison Wallace-Moyer. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

We're doing something a little different for this show. We're switching over to television to talk about the new ABC drama series set in our very own state. “Alaska Daily” follows an investigative journalist who loses her job at a prestigious national news outlet who then takes a job working for a newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska.  The show stars Oscar winner Hilary Swank as the journalist Eileen Fitzgerald. It was created by Tom McCarthy, who's script for the movie Spotlight also made him an Oscar winner. The show is inspired by the reporting of Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins. His series “Lawless” which provides the basis for some of the storylines on the show, won a Pulitzer Prize.  In this episode, our ATMI producers got together on Zoom to talk about the first three episodes of the show. As with any movie or TV show that is set in Alaska, there can be a lot to get right and a lot to get wrong. Especially since the show was mostly filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Roundtable led by Madison Dooley. Hosted by Vega Nelson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

For this episode we're talking about Don't Worry Darling, the new movie from director Olivia Wilde. The movie stars Florence Pugh as Alice, a 1950's housewife living in an idyllic community with her husband, played by Harry Styles. But when strange occurrences involving her husband's secretive job start happening, Alice begins to question the nature of the reality she's living in.  Our ATMI film critics got together on Zoom to talk about Don't Worry Darling, the themes it explores, the film's heavily stylized elements, and all of the behind the scenes drama that has plagued the movie's promotional tour. Did Harry Styles really spit on Chris Pine? We may never know the truth.  Roundtable led by Roey McCowan. Hosted by Madison Dooley. Music by Kendrick Whiteman.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

For this episode we're talking about Nope, the new movie written and directed by Jordan Peele. Known for his horror movies Get Out and Us, Peele's new movie follows a brother and sister who own a horse ranch where they train their animals to perform in movies. When their ranch is terrorized by a mysterious thing in the sky, the siblings set out to document just what it is up there in the clouds. Our ATMI film critics got together on Zoom to talk about Nope, the themes it explores, Peele's status as one of the most prominent modern horror directors, and just what is going on with Gordy in the movie. Hosted by Edison Wallace-Moyer. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

For this episode we're back in the MCU, talking about the latest movie, Thor: Love and Thunder. Bringing back writer/director Taika Waititi, the movie sees Chris Hemsworth's Thor reuniting with his ex-girlfriend played by Natalie Portman and other characters from the previous films, as they face off against Gorr the God Butcher, portrayed by Christain Bale.  ATMI producers Madison Knutson, Ormund Alaois, and Logan Smith got together on Zoom to discuss how it compares to other Thor movies, the brand of comedy that Waititi brings to it, and whether or not this is the character that deserved four standalone features. Hosted by Zinn Rogers. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Jurassic World: Dominion, the sixth movie in the franchise, brings back the original main cast of Steven Spielberg's 1993 classic Jurassic Park, and pairs them with the characters from the recent entries for a new adventure.  ATMI producers Daisy Carter and Madison Knutson discuss the latest entry and how it compares to the others in the franchise, as well as the negative reactions the movie has been getting, and their favorite dinosaur moments. Hosted by Kendrick Whiteman. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

In this episode our ATMI film critics discuss the new Marvel movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and directed by Sam Raimi in his return to the MCU since 2007's Spider Man 3. They talk about the movie's twists and turns, the horror elements that Raimi brings to it, and how it fits into Marvel's phase four of its cinematic universe. Roundtable discussion led by Roey McCowan. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

For this episode we're talking about the new movie Everything Everywhere All At Once, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, also known as Daniels.  When it premiered at the South By Southwest Festival this spring, it was described as “a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action-adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman who can't seem to finish her taxes.” Hong-Kong action star Michelle Yeoh plays that exhausted woman who, in struggling with a tax audit, gets taken on a wild journey through the multiverse.  Our youth film critics got together to talk about Everything Everywhere All At Once, how it uses maximalism to tell its story, its unique approach to the multiverse, and the legacy they hope the movie will have. Roundtable hosted by Zinn Rogers. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

For this episode we're talking about the movie tick, tick... BOOM! It is based on a stage musical of the same name, written by Jonathan Larsen. In the movie, directed by Lin Manuel-Miranda, Andrew Garfield plays Larsen as he attempts to break into the musical theater industry.  Garfield was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the film, but when ATMI producers Madison Knutson and Daisy Carter got together to talk about tick, tick... BOOM! it was prior to the ceremony where Garfield did not win the award. Hosted by Nico Coltrane. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Sisters Keara and Keziah Anderson are from Healy, Alaska. Last year they entered into a film competition called “The Great Untold” put on by Netflix and Adobe. They submitted a trailer and were one of three finalists who were granted prize money, funding, equipment, and mentorship to create a short film. At the time, the Anderson sisters were living in New Mexico, so they flew home to create their Alaska-set short film “Last To The Wild.” It is now streaming on Netflix's YouTube channel, along with a documentary that covered the process of making the movie. ATMI senior producer Daisy Carter spoke with both sisters about their short film, creating a story that felt authentically Alaskan, and how they came to their own decisions to leave their home state in pursuit of their dreams. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Last episode we talked about the nominees for the 2022 Academy Awards, so it's only fitting we get the team back together to discuss who walked away with Oscar statues.  And yes, they chat about the slap.  Roundtable led by Zinn Rogers. Hosted by Jack Robbins. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

We're doing something a little different for this episode. Rather than diving deep on a specific movie, we're going to be discussing the films nominated for Academy Awards this year.  Our ATMI crew got together to chat about the Oscar noms, what they think will win versus what they hope will win. They also discuss what movies they think should have been nominated and which awards they are most personally invested in. Plus, you'll find out which ATMI producer is a die hard Twilight stan. Roundtable discussion led by Zinn Rogers. Hosted by Nico Coltrane. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Back in 1999, American pop culture was forever changed with the release of The Matrix. Since then countless references to the movie have been made in other films, TV shows, and day-to-day conversations. The two sequels that came out in 2003 were less impactful, but didn't disrupt The Matrix's influence. Now, almost twenty years later, the franchise continues with The Matrix Resurrections, bringing back Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne Moss playing their iconic roles of Neo and Trinity.  Our ATMI youth producers got together virtually to discuss the movie, how it compares to the first three entries, its divisive response from fans, and its meta-commentary on its own place in pop culture. The discussion was led by ATMI producer Kendrick Whiteman. Hosted by Yule Zhang. Roundtable edited by Ormund Alaois.  Music by Kendrick Whiteman.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Andrea Noble, executive director of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, has one word for the Alaska artists and arts organizations now tackling Year Three of life under Covid: “Resilient. They just don’t quit.” On today’s Hometown Alaska, we’ll hear from five arts groups on how they have adapted and persisted. What lessons did […]

If you went to the movies this past holiday season, odds are you saw the movie we're talking about today: Spider-Man: No Way Home. In its opening weekend it grossed two hundred and sixty million dollars. That's the second highest debut in history.  For this episode our ATMI film critics discuss this movie phenomenon starring Tom Hollands as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. And more so than other episodes of this series, they go deep on spoilers. But let's be real. You've probably already seen the movie at least once.  ATMI producer Yule Zhang and her brother, Manning, have the great power and great responsibility that comes with leading this discussion. Hosted by Nico Coltrane. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

In this episode of Our Grandparent's Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) shares about the Sitka Native Education Program (SNEP) that was started in the 1970s. We will hear about the founders of SNEP and its history from the beginning. We will also hear from a few of the programs first students, Kaax'áxooskaa (Lillian Young) and Kichnaalxh (Larry Garrity), and the impact SNEP had on them. Included, you will hear songs from the Gajaa Heen Dance group and some archived stories. Please tune in and join us as we learn about this rich way of life.  If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven Radio Technical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

Episode 7- After the Harvest In this episode of Our Grandparent's Teachings, our host Chuck Miller explains how winter fits into the cycle of Tlingit way of life. Autumn is for hard work during the harvesting season and after the harvest, in December, is a time of reflection, community sharing and storytelling. In this episode we get back to traditional storytelling with the help of our guest speaking, Shaagunaastaa (Bob Sam), an iconic Tlingit storyteller who has traveled across the U.S and Europe sharing legends and Tlingit history for a wide audience. We will also hear from the archives from one of the most revered Tlingit elders from the 1970s as well as songs from the Kaagaanwaan and Kiks'adi clans and some reflections. Please join us and we hope you enjoy this rich history. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven Radio Technical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

Episode 6 - Origin Stories - “Will the Time Ever Come?” In this episode of Our Grandparent's Teachings, we will hear from Koowaayeik (Kathy Hope-Erickson) and her brother Gerry Hope as they share about their late brother Andrew Hope III and his life's work uncovering the historical migratory patterns of the Coastal People that were the first inhabitants of Southeast Alaska. Listen to learn about how our iconic volcano (Mt Edgecumbe) was a beacon for traveling Tlingit tribes. Our host, Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller), will share the legend of the first encounters with the People from Under the Clouds. Please join us as we share our origins through interviews, legends, and songs. We hope you enjoy it. Gunalcheesh. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

This episode of Our Grandparent's Teaching's explores the Alaskan holiday of Reconciliation Day or otherwise known as Alaska Day on October 18th. This date commemorates the sale of Alaska from Russia to the United States. We hear from our host, Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller), and guest speakers X'asheech Tlaa (Louise Brady) and Matt Jackson about their views on the impact this sale had on Native Alaskan communities and whether it was even a legal transaction. We will also hear from our archives, a few songs and a poem by Pauline Duncan. Please join us as we explore a sale that changed the course of history in Alaska. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

This episode of Our Grandparents Teachings explores the concept of Restorative Justice. We hear our host, Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller), share his experiences with Peacemaking Ceremonies and the importance of the Guwakaan (deer). He will share some archived recordings of peacemaking songs from the 1970s and then we will hear from local artist and restorative justice facilitator, Cayla Pook. Cayla shares her experiences with restorative justice in her work here in Sitka and how her practices were influenced by learning from her elders. Gunalcheesh! If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

This episode of Our Grandparents' Teachings celebrates the summer harvest of Salmon, Xáat. We will hear from Herman Davis as he shares memories of salmon fishing over the years. Our host, Chuck Miller, will share the legends of salmon boy and when Raven released the fish. You will hear a few archival recordings of a Coho song and a Kaagwaantan song as well as a poem written by Pauline Duncan. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

This episode explores the legacy of Alaska Native Women and the strength and leadership they have provided within mushing, politics, education and advocacy. We will hear from Sitka's Crystal Duncan as she leads us through the “Honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich” Project and the many legacies of the women who followed in her footsteps. One of those women being Pauline Duncan who will share a poem she wrote. Included in this episode are multiple songs composed by our host, Chuck Miller. The episode finishes with revered elder, Ethel Makinen, as she shares the Loonk Legend recorded in the 1970. IIf you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

Welcome to the first episode of a new storytelling program produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW, Raven Radio. Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) will host “Our Grandparents' Teachings”. This program will help keep Tlingit stories alive through storytelling and education. Join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. This episode we will hear from revered elders who will teach us about the meaning of the word “Tlingit" as well as traditional drumming songs and Raven Legends. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

Bonus episode! So it turns out in my accounting of states still in play in the US Presidential election, I left out Alaska, which had counted all of its Election Day votes but was waiting until after the deadline to count absentee and mail-in ballots - almost 40 percent of the expected total! Which is how you now get: The Blue Fish by Frank Soos, the Writer Laureate of Alaska. That's correct, Writer Laureate. The Alaska State Council of the Arts changed the name in 1996 to honor all forms of writing. Today's poem is part of the Poems in Place project, which looks to put poems in Alaska's state parks to enhance the natural surroundings. It's a pretty cool idea.

8/21/2020 featured Sheryl Reily and Nina Elder.Born in New Zealand, Sheryl Maree Reily lives in the small mining town of Ester. The gravity of the global situation prompted her to transform her creative practice as a self- taught photographer and healthcare professional into an arts-based advocacy for human and environmental wellbeing. Her work draws upon an expanded field of sculpture, performance, installation, and media technology. Reily has received three Rasmuson Foundation individual artist awards, Helene Wurlitzer Foundation and Santa Fe Art Institute Fellowships, and serves on the Alaska State Council for the Arts Visual Arts Committee, and with the Emily Tremaine Foundation's Artists Thrive platform.Artist and researcher Nina Elder creates projects that reveal humanity’s dependence on, and interruption of, the natural world. With a focus on changing cultures and ecologies, Nina advocates for collaboration, fostering relationships between institutions, artists, scientists and diverse communities. She lectures as a visiting artist/scholar at universities, develops publicly engaged programs, and consults with organizations that seek to grow through interdisciplinary programming. Nina’s artwork is widely exhibited and has been featured in Art in America, VICE Magazine, and on PBS. She is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. more. 

Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Michael Martinez is Yup'ik and Otomi, and is currently pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences at UAA. On campus, Michael works at the Advanced Instrumentation for Microbiome Studies facility, manufacturing Covid-19 tests for the state of Alaska. ATMI producer Ryan Danigole spoke with Michael to talk about the work he's doing, precautions he takes at work and at home, as well as common misconceptions about the coronavirus. The interview was recorded remotely on July 21, 2020. Hosted by Rowan Pickard. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

Mask Mission AK is a group of West Anchorage High School students who are organizing Alaskans in the making of homemade masks which they donate to areas of our community in need during the coronavirus pandemic. So far, they have provided over 1,400 masks to various sites such as ANMC, Alaska Regional Hospital, Bean’s Cafe, Anchorage Health Dept, USO JBER, Anchorage Fire Department, and more! ATMI senior producer Quinn White spoke with Sharon Kim, the group’s founder, and Caitlyn Omey, their vice president and head of public relations, to talk about the work that they are doing in our community. The interview was recorded remotely on July 21st, 2020. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

The fall semester is right around the corner, and with the coronavirus still spreading throughout the world, people are wondering if schools are going to reopen, and if so, how are they going to do it safely. So ATMI senior producer Quinn White called up Joe Zawodny, a director for the Anchorage School District, to talk about their plans for reopening schools and keeping students and teachers safe. The interview was conducted on July 16, 2020. Hosted by Kendrick Whiteman. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI senior producer Daisy Carter's cousins from California visited Alaska this summer! While out camping in the woods, Daisy sat down with her cousin to talk about the differences of how the virus is affecting their states, precautions the family has taken to ensure a safe vacation, and what they're looking forward to most about being back in Alaska. Hosted by Devin Shreckengost. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

On February 27th, 2020, ATMI producers Daisy Carter, Devin Shreckengost, Riley Taylor, and AJ Yambao sat down with Peter Wallack, a professional stuntman for film and television. Born and raised in Alaska, Wallack has over 90 stunt credits on his IMdb page, including The Irishman, John Wick 3, Orange is the New Black, and Jessica Jones. Wallack talks about his career, shares behind-the-scene stories, and gives advice for people who want to work in film and television. Hosted by Quinn White. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Edited by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

Dr. Anne Zink is the Chief Medical Officer of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. She has been a regular presence in the governor's nightly briefings on the coronavirus and is known for her calm demeanor and straightforward presentation of the facts. ATMI producer Danielle DuClos spoke with Dr. Zink remotely to talk about how Covid-19 affects youth, how it compares to other pandemics, best practices to ensure that everyone stays safe and healthy, and what an Alaskan summer during a pandemic is going to look like. The interview was recorded on June 5th, 2020. Hosted by Ryan Danigole. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

In the second episode of our series, ATMI senior producer Daisy Carter interviewed her mother about being furloughed from work during the quarantine. That was in early April. It’s June now and Alaska is in phase four of re-opening, so Daisy’s mother is back to work. Daisy sat down with her mother for a two-part interview about returning to work. First, on May 25th, the morning her mother was headed back into work, they discussed her expectations about how it would be. Then on June 3rd, they talked about what it's like working in the restaurant industry right now. Hosted by Devin Shreckengost. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI producers Cornilius Nelson, Devin Shreckengost, Daisy Carter, Michael Stallworth, AJ Yambao, and Chloe Chobal connected over Zoom with friends Michael Martinez, Olivia Danner, and TJ Levshakoff for a roundtable discussion about police brutality and systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd's murder. They talk about their experiences with the police, aspects of racism they've experienced and bore witness to, the protests around the world, and what they can do individually to make change in the world. Hosted by Jeremiah Freeman. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Roundtable audio edited by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

Tasha lives in Juneau, but has been going to school at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. When her campus shut down due to the coronavirus, she was concerned about returning home and inadvertently putting her grandparents at risk of infection, so she decided to quarantine at her sister’s place in Portland, Oregon. She also talks about healthy ways to stay preoccupied during quarantine, how the recent protests over police brutality have impacted her, and her hope that the world can come out of this a better place. Hosted by Riley Taylor. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI producer Danielle DuClos was in her sophomore year at the University of Missouri, studying journalism and political science, when her campus was shut down due to the coronavirus. However, her job at the campus newspaper still required her to come into work and continue reporting on public health and safety, leaving her unsure what to do, and stranded thousands of miles from her home state of Alaska. Read some of Danielle's reporting for The Missourian at: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/users/profile/danielleduclos/ Hosted by Rowan Pickard. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

April 30, 2020, featured visual artists Bruce Farnsworth and Sheila Wyne. Bruce Farnsworth is an Anchorage based writer, artist and community organizer. He founded and directed MTS Gallery in Anchorage and Light Brigade, a multimedia collaboration of artists who stage site specific art interventions in the built and natural environment. He is Co-Lead of the Pan-Arctic 8Boxes Project. Farnsworth was the recipient of the first ever “President’s Award” from the Rasmuson Foundation, an award created by the foundation’s President and CEO to honor his work in neighborhood revitalization through the arts.Sheila Wyne is a visual artist based in Anchorage. Her studio work has been shown across the state, the Lower 48 and overseas. Her work is in permanent collections of several Alaska museums, and she has designed over 20 public artworks. Wyne has worked as a set designer with theatre companies in Alaska and the Northwest and she is core Member of The Light Brigade. Wyne has been awarded a national NEA/TCG Fellowship in set design, a Rasmuson Artist Fellowship and grants from Alaska State Council on the Arts, the NASE Development Program, the Andy Warhol and Rockefeller Foundations as well as the Governor’s Award for Individual Artist. more.

After a visitor to his apartment tested positive for the coronavirus, ATMI producer Logan Smith took the responsible step to get himself tested, an experience he calls "very black market." Logan also reflects on how quarantine has affected his already introverted lifestyle, binging Stanley Kubrick movies, and continuing to make content for his own podcast series. Hosted by Daisy Carter. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus https://carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 https://alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

Before Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, ATMI producer Ryan Danigole's father got a job out of state and the whole family was set to move to Albany, New York. Now that we are in the midst of a pandemic, the Danigole family is still planning to move this summer. Ryan sat down with his parents to talk about the prospect of moving across the country during a pandemic, anxieties about being so close to the epicenter of cases in the U.S., and their hopes for the future. Hosted by Kendrick Whiteman. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus https://carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 https://alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI producer AJ Yambao talks about how quarantine life is affecting his family, his schooling, his social life, the earth, and family road trips. Hosted by Quinn White. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus https://carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 https://alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI producer Ryan Danigole interviews his mother, who is a nurse at a local hospital, about what work is like during a pandemic. He also reflects on how the pandemic is affecting his college courses, his schedule, and the rest of his family. Host: Rowan Pickard Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way, Alaska Humanities Forum, and Alaska State Council on the Arts!

Holed up in his apartment in Anchorage, ATMI senior producer Cornilius Nelson waxes poetic about open-mic nights, staying in touch with people, clown cars, and the strange things and noises he's discovering in his apartment. Host: Ryan Danigole Music by Devin Shreckengost Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way, Alaska Humanities Forum, and Alaska State Council on the Arts!

ATMI senior producer Quinn White was in her second year at the College of Mount St. Vincent in the Bronx, and working on transferring schools, when Covid-19 cases began to pop up in New York. Host and music by Devin Shreckengost Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way, Alaska Humanities Forum, and Alaska State Council on the Arts!

When Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the state budget on April 7, it included funding vetoes for the university system, ferry service, Medicaid, school bond reimbursement and public radio. But unlike last year, the governor did not veto funding for the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Essentially, at least for now, the arts council is […]

ATMI Senior Producer Daisy Carter reflects on how the pandemic is affecting her family, having asthma during this time, finding ways to stay active, fear mongering in the news, and the whole toilet paper thing. She also interviews her mother about how the virus has affected working in the restaurant industry. Hosted by Cornilius Nelson. Theme music by Devin Shreckengost, with additional music from Kendrick Whiteman. This podcast was made possible in part by grants from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and United Way.

Linda Schandelmeier grew up on a family homestead six miles south of Anchorage in the 1950s and 60s. She moved north in 1967 to attend the University of Alaska. Her collection of poems, Coming Out of Nowhere is part memoir and part historical document. The poems celebrate the unique and nurturing aspects of homestead life, but do not shy away from unpleasant family details. Linda has one other collection, Listening Hard Among the Birches. Her poetry has been awarded numerous prizes and distinctions, including an Artist-in-Residence at Denali National Park in 2012, a Rasmuson Individual Artist Project Award in 2006, and an Individual Artist’s Fellowship from the Alaska State Council on the Arts in 1984. She is the winner of the Midnight Sun, Fejés, and Anchorage Daily News-UAA prizes for poetry. Linda’s poems have been set to music in three song cycles, one of which, Poem Against the Cold, by British composer Corey Field, was performed at Carnegie Hall. A retired biologist and elementary school teacher, and an active master gardener and political activist, Linda lives near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Author Jean Anderson reads from her collection, Human Being Songs: Northern Stories published by University of Alaska Press, 2017. In addition, she discusses her writing process and explores the notion of introspection as shadow play for fiction writers, to include worlds of "what if," introspection-as-characterization, and the power of internal imagery in Alaska's relatively young and emerging body of fiction. Works cited include Going Too Far, a novella by Mei Mei Evans, pH, a novel by Nancy Lord, Upon This Rock by David Marusek, A Manuel For Cleaning Women-Selected Stories by Lucia Berlin, and Collected Stories of Ivan Bunin translated from the Russian by Graham Hettlinher. Jean Anderson moved to Fairbanks in 1966 and holds BA and MFA from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where she taught for nearly ten years. . She is author of In Extremis & Other Alaska Stories and her writings have appeared in Chariton Review, Prairie Schooner, Kalliope, Alaska Quarterly Review, and Cirque. Her literary awards include a PEN Syndicated Fiction Selection, an Individual Artist Award from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and a visiting writer’s residency from The Island Institute in Sitka.

In May 2011, the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center, Alaska State Council on the Arts, and Anchorage Museum hosted a workshop to highlight a key implement of Arctic survival – the sinew-webbed snowshoe. Koyukon Athabascan master artists George Albert and Butch Yaska built snowshoes in several traditional styles while teaching the intricate construction process to apprentices from their communities. Gwich’in Athabascan culture-bearer Trimble Gilbert discussed the art in his Native language, documenting the rich vocabulary and traditional knowledge that surround this focal item of Athabascan culture. Museum visitors observed the work in progress, and nearly 200 students and teachers from the Anchorage School District took part in educational tours to meet the artists and learn about Athabascan culture. Sponsors for this program included the National Endowment for the Arts and the Smithsonian Institution’s Recovering Voices program. From Arctic Studies Center, Alaska.

Music, literature, dance, painting or singing - we are all inspired by the arts regardless of age or circumstance. So today we’re talking about Art and Arts Education in and around our state, and how programs and practices that support the arts help our kids grow, learn and develop into well-rounded adults. In-Studio Guests: Joining host Shana Sheehy in the studio are two people from the Juneau-based, statewide organization, the Alaska Arts Education Consortium. Annie Calkins is the Special Projects Coordinator on contract with the Alaska State Council on the Arts. She is a founding member of the Alaska Arts Education Consortium and remains an active adviser to their statewide board. Suzie Gaffney is the Executive Director for the Alaska Arts Education Association; before this she was an elementary, middle school, and high school classroom teacher for 25 years. She traveled throughout rural Alaska working with the Association of Alaska School Boards, collaborating with school districts, teachers, and students on creating positive school climates.