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S1E11 - Episode 11 - We Are Our Grandfather's Abalone Earrings
Episode 11 - We Are Our Grandfather's Abalone Earrings
Join us for as we continue to explore the important impact that the Sitka Native Education Program (SNEP) has on the native youth in the Sitka Area. Hosted by Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) and featuring interviews with SNEP instructors Dorothy Gordon & Lakrisha
S1E10 - Episode 10 - Herring
Our Grandparent’s Teachings Episode 10 - Herring
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) talks with guests Ixt'ik' Eesh (Steve Johnson) & Kit Koon (Charlie Skultka Jr.) about Yaaw (Herring), its harvesting, and the importance to the community.
S1E9 - Episode 9 - Clan Houses of Sitka
Our Grandparent’s Teachings Episode 9 - Clan Houses of Sitka
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) provides us with some insight about the Clan Houses of Sitka from their origins to current issues. We will hear some clan house dedication songs as well as hear.
S1E8 - Episode 8 - The Legacy of the Sitka Native Education Program
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
S1E7 - Episode 7 - After the Harvest
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
S1E6 - Episode 6 - Origin Stories - “Will the Time Ever Come?”
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
S1E5 - Episode 5 - Healing History: Alaska Day under a new lens
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
S1E4 - Episode 4: Restorative Justice
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
S1E3 - Episode 3: Salmon
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.
S1E2 - Episode 2: Strong Alaska Native Women
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.