Podcasts about metlakatla

The Ketchikan School Board approves a plan to restructure the three elementary schools by grade level. Plus, regulators reduce the maximum harvest level for Sitka's commercial herring fishery, and Metlakatla high school basketball sees success in Petersburg.

In this newscast: Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Carney defended the court system's work and laid out plans for the future in a speech to state lawmakers; Juneau's Visitor Industry Director Alix Pierce shared data from an annual tourism survey that shows the conversation about the future of tourism's growth is far from over; An education compact is an agreement between tribal and state governments that allows tribes to run their own public schools, and Alaska's Department of Education and Early Development is working with tribes to kick start a compacting program and give tribes sovereignty over education; Alaska State Troopers arrested a Metlakatla man last week on six felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor, and they believe he may have had other victims

A conversation with a former Ketchikan teacher whose life was upended this spring. Updates on elections in Metlakatla and on Prince of Wales Island. The school board votes on a book challenge.

Metlakatla celebrates Founders' Day. No summer closure for Southeast trollers. A lawsuit to stop a massive grocery store merger. Flood cleanup in Juneau.

New candidates enter Ketchikan's local election races today. Metlakatla's salmon hatchery is slated to receive federal funding. And further north in Petersburg, hatchery-raised salmon get a boost as well.

Metlakatla's senior center was damaged in a fire; a woman who fell off a float during Ketchikan's Fourth of July parade sustained minor injuries; the Alaska Marine Highway System's proposed winter ferry schedule is out; Petersburg has a new program to help people build tiny homes; and a study reveals new information about the glaciers of Southeast Alaska.

A boat sank near Metlakatla over the weekend. The last supper at First City Homeless Services. Attempts to limit cruise traffic in Sitka are thwarted for a third time.

A 52-foot seiner sinks near Metlakatla; Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs the state's budget with education funding; the Alaska Supreme Court rules in favor of the state's homeschooling system; Juneau's city-owned hospital seeks funding to stay open; and a Juneau artist is donating old photos from a remote island in the Bering Sea.

Invasive green crabs have expanded from the waters off Metlakatla; Southeast Alaska's May weather was a little wetter and colder than some were hoping for; and a look at local farming in Wrangell.

After 16 years of operation, Ketchikan's First City Haven homeless shelter announces it's shutting down; a federal lawsuit over fishing rights in Metlakatla appears poised for trial; and a look at what an endangered species designation of king salmon might mean for Alaska fishermen.

The Ketchikan School District faces a $6 million budget deficit; a Metlakatla man is indicted for a deadly car crash; the state House passes a bill to regulate property assessments; and Alaska passes a grim milestone for opioid overdoses.

A Metlakatla fish processor reopens for troll-caught kings. Mary Peltola stops into the KRBD studios to talk housing, mental health, and climate change preparedness.

Ketchikan has seen more in ambulance calls in recent years. We'll look at the reasons why and what they mean for our emergency responders. Invasive green crabs have made it as far as Metlakatla and are likely moving up the coast. Sitka is making plans to fight back. Plus, we'll sit down with Southeast's House Representative Rebecca Himschoot.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….No one was injured when a tour bus rolled downhill and landed in Ketchikan Creek, a new U.S. Navy vessel is being named after a Metlakatla veteran, and record rainfall last week in Sitka increased the community's landslide risk.

Tribes in southeast Alaska are sounding the alarm over low salmon numbers. They're hoping to work with Canadian First Nations to craft a plan to help revive populations. The state of Alaska moved to halt commercial fishing of chinook salmon to protect orcas that feed on the fish, but a federal appeals court sided with opponents of the ban. The state is restricting sport fishing in Cook Inlet and some other locations. We'll hear from Native fishers in the region about their concerns over salmon and the cultural and economic toll it is having this year. GUESTS Guy Archibald, executive director of the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission Louie Wagner (member of the Metlakatla Indian Community), lifelong fisherman from Metlakatla, Alaska and tribal rights representative

In this newscast: For an episode of Curious Juneau, a deep dive into the Coast Guard's presence in Juneau; The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision last week limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's authority over wetlands; Invasive green crabs are in Alaska, and they threaten native species, but at a workshop last month, citizen scientists in Metlakatla learned from experts how to look out for the invasive crabs in their own communities

Just over 130 years ago, over 800 Ts'msyen people left their village of Metlakatla, B.C. to found "New" Metlakatla in Alaska. IDEAS contributor Pamela Post follows her own family history, and how it was shaped by those events.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A workshop held in Metlakatla last month teaches people from around the region how to look out for destructive and invasive European green crabs.And, Ketchikan's city council will have a special meeting Tuesday to decide if a book should stay in the teen section of the public library.

Johon EchoHawk AtkinsonJohon is of the Wolf clan, of the Tsimshian nation.Johon is from Metlakatla, Alaska.Johon has been named a Sober Hero by Recover Alaska.Johon has been sober for 1 year. On this Episode Johon courageously shares his store for those still struggling.https://youtu.be/QyxfXSQ9pFISupport the show

In this newscast: A Metlakatla woman allegedly killed her 3-year-old son and her adult brother by driving into them Experts testify in a trial to determine if it is constitutional to display traditional tribal values in Ketchikan schools A bill that would repeal ranked choice voting draws public opposition The Legislature appears to be heading…

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A trial to determine whether it's Constitutional to display traditional tribal values in Ketchikan schools wraps up but a decision has yet to be made, a woman is charged in Metlakatla with murder after the deaths of two relatives, and Representative Mary Peltola is urging the federal government to do more to bring together transboundary watershed stakeholders.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A fighter jet shot down an unidentified object above the North Slope this morning.Plus, Metlakatla launches an effort to reclaim its history with a homegrown archive. And, why Petersburg's library is top-notch, according to a trade publication.

In this newscast: A federal appeals court has affirmed Metlakatla tribal members' right to fish in their traditional waters without state permits, but a new opinion asks where those waters are; Alaska's governor says he'll appeal a pending federal court ruling that treatens to shut down the Southeast king salmon season; Genetic genealogy allowed Alaska State Troopers to identify a human skull discovered 25 years ago

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A federal appeals court confirms last year's decision that Metlakatla members should be allowed to fish off-reservation, Plus, deer hunters will continue to have a liberal six-deer bag limit in the ABC Islands.And, another Lingit artist's work will be featured on a postage stamp.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report…Ketchikan's school board grapples with possibly cutting almost 60 staff positions and tackling healthcare costs during a budget discussion Wednesday, residents of Saxman and Metlakatla share their thoughts on a proposed state ferry terminal in Saxman that would serve those communities, and the U.S. Department of Transportation approved $285 million to upgrade and modernize Alaska's ferry fleet. Those stories and more coming up.

Alaska farmers step up to supply eggs as the national shortage drags on. Also, a Juneau resident gets her Regalia back, suddenly, two weeks after it was stolen. And a meeting between school officials in Ketchikan and Metlakatla helps heal a rift.

In this newscast: A year after racial slurs were yelled at a Metlakatla and Ketchikan basketball game, the school boards of the two schools met to address the rift the event left between the two communities; Polar Bears International's Geoff York on what is next in the investigation into the fatal polar bear mauling in Wales this week

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Some Ketchikan residents are facing a long, circuitous journey home after a ferry cancellation stranded them in Canada, Plus, a trial date for a lawsuit over traditional tribal values in Ketchikan schools.And, school boards from Ketchikan and Metlakatla discuss wounds exposed by a controversial basketball game last winter.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: State transportation officials consider moving a ferry terminal to Saxman to increase the number of runs to Metlakatla, Plus, Juneau's hospital faces a budget crunch.And, school districts around the state scramble to implement a new education law.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: With warmer temperatures and a new generator in place, Metlakatla eases power conservation measures. Plus, Sitka fishermen see reasons for optimism even as some fisheries have faltered,And, Petersburg makes a $40,000 bet on improving child care.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Ketchikan's school district faces pressure from borough leaders to address mounting debt in its health insurance program. Plus, we look back at an eventful 2022 in Metlakatla, And, stick around to hear how KRBD's Report for America corps member is helping build the next generation of journalists at Revilla Junior Senior High School.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report:A new Metlakatla floatplane dock nears completion after weather-induced delays.Plus, Sitka officials recommend safety improvements as they plan for next year's cruise season,And, Alaska producers put together a compilation of original holiday music as a fundraiser for domestic violence shelters around the state.

In this newscast: Juneau's only provider for in-home and end-of-life care closed down this fall, and Bartlett Regional Hospital plans to take over the services; Petersburg's Early Childhood Education Task Force is seeking funding for continuing education for childcare workers; A Metlakatla middle schooler recently learned she was accepted into a prestigious program, and she may be the first at her school

In this newscast: Ketchikan's school district to talk face-to-face with Metlakatla school officials about racist incident ; unusual winter brown bear sighting north of Fairbanks; halibut fishers near Sitka find a mud volcano

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: School board members from Metlakatla and Ketchikan plan to meet to discuss racism at a controversial basketball game this past February. Plus, longtime Craig parks and recreation head Victoria Merritt plans to retire, And, a nearly $1.5 million judgement is entered against a Texas couple for defrauding a Yakutat elder.

Alaska's first openly LGBTQ lawmakers prepare to head to Juneau. Also, plans for a power and Internet cable to Metlakatla get a boost of federal funding. "Molly of Denali" gets two Emmy nominations.

In this episode, Laura and Rinam Kowalski ask Johon Atkinson about his mental health journey and how he works to help others. Johon is from Metlakatla, Alaska and he comes from the Tsimshian and Pawnee people.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Students join an effort to stop a clear-cut near the Prince of Wales Island community of Whale PassPlus, a long-sought intertie between Ketchikan and Metlakatla's electrical grids could take a step forward on Thursday

In this newscast: A community coalition in Petersburg held a forum about child care shortages in town and why the shortage is a problem for the whole community; Wildlife officials in Metlakatla continue to trap record-setting numbers of the invasive crab species that threaten local subsistence food sources and fish habitat

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Final unofficial results from Ketchikan and Saxman's municipal elections, Plus, a tour boat makes a $28,000 donation to Metlakatla to support the families of fishermen impacted by accidents at sea, And, honoring the bears of Southeast Alaska.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: Borough mayor Rodney Dial is on track to win reelection, and a proposition that would remove borough library funding looks likely to fail, Plus, election results for Prince of Wales Island communities, And, Metlakatla has trapped hundreds of invasive green crabs.

Big victory in federal court for Metlakatla fishing reserve in AK First Nation leaders seek King Charles apology for crown failures House Indigenous Subcommittee meets Wednesday

After more than a week, the search continues for a missing group of moose hunters near Bethel. Also, a court ruling allows Metlakatla tribal members to fish outside reservation boundaries. And master carvers and their apprentices create Juneau's Totem Pole Trail.

On tonight's KRBD Evening Report: A federal appeals court sides with Metlakatla in a fishing rights case, Plus, a Ketchikan High School coach accused of grabbing and shoving a student pleads not guilty

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report...A Ketchikan man was arrested after police allegedly seized close to half a million dollars in drugs in his possession, Ketchikan's City Council will consider funding an education campaign on the impacts if a proposition to defund the library passes this fall, and carvers from Metlakatla and Prince of Wales Island are creating totem poles as part of project by Sealaska Heritage Institute.

The brothers discuss the 2021 documentary Alaskan Nets about the Metlakatla Chiefs boys high school 2018 basketball season. It's a great documentary and Drew has fond memories of working in Metlakatla.   Housekeeping starts at 54:46 during which they discuss Drew's furnace problems, Eric's clothes dryer problems, and grocery shopping.   File length 1:08:26 File Size 50.4 MB   Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@notinacreepyway.com Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy Way

In this newscast: All of Southeast Alaska’s primary candidates will advance to ranked choice general election; Juneau voters seemed to catch on to ranked choice voting with help from volunteers; A family dog was killed while defending its owners from wolves on a Metlakatla beach; Juneau Police urge attentiveness and caution as school resumes; The…

SCOTUS opts out of hearing Metlakatla fishing sovereignty case New WI green justice office could benefit Native communities IHS gets $5m from feds to eliminate HIV and Hep C

Leurs savoirs et savoir-faire ancestraux se révèlent particulièrement efficaces pour la protection de la biodiversité et des écosystèmes. Les peuples autochtones ont, aujourd'hui plus que jamais, un rôle important à jouer dans la recherche d'alternatives. Mais ils sont très directement touchés par les dégradations de leurs territoires, accélérées par les bouleversements climatiques. Le Musée d'ethnographie de Genève nous invite à écouter la voix des peuples autochtones grâce à son exposition intitulée "Injustice environnementale - Alternatives autochtones", à découvrir jusqu'au 21 août 2022. Laurent Huguenin-Elie tend son micro à Carine Ayélé Durand, conservatrice en chef et responsable de l'unité Collections au Musée d'ethnographie de Genève. Photo: masque du Chef des saumons Amiilgm Sm'ooygidm Hoon, par Gyibaawm Laxha - David R. Boxley (1981-), Ts'msyen, États-Unis, Alaska, Metlakatla (2020). Bois d'aulne, peinture acrylique, réalisé à l'occasion de l'exposition "Injustice environnementale - Alternatives autochtones" (© MEG, J. Watts)

The documentary film ‘Alaska Nets' follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska's only reservation. It premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and focuses on the two main concerns in these young men's lives: basketball and salmon fishing. We'll hear about the film and get a glimpse of life on the remote […]