Announcements
Yéil Koowú – Ravenstail Weaving
Ravenstail Weaving Presentation in Juneau, Alaska
“The History and Future of Yéil Koowú” is the title of a multi-media event presented in Juneau, Alaska on April 30, 2024. The event, which highlighted and celebrated the art…
Art Students Craft Xóots Piece
From UAS Sitka Art Dept. & SHS Facebook Pages
Students in Ms. Manewal’s Glass & Tile class and Advanced Formline students of Mr. Skultka’s collaborated to transform this red cedar brown bear into a work of art using glass…
First Annual Sitka Shakedown
May 4th Event Proved a Delight to the Senses!
May 4th’s Sitka Shakedown served up something to delight the senses of all! Thanks to everyone for showing up and bringing friends, family, strangers, and enemies to the brewery for…
Celebration 2024 in Juneau
May Application Deadlines from SHI
CELEBRATION: “Together We Live in Balance” — Application Deadlines remaining in May: Whether you’re a Native artist, filmmaker, a foodie, dancer, or just eager to be a part of Celebration…
Join the Circus this Summer?
Sitka Cirque for All!
This summer, we’re offering classes for teens, youth, and adults, with space in all beginner classes and all sessions of our popular pole class. And check out our two-day circus…
STEAM Academy for High Schoolers
By Sealaska Heritage Institute
“Opening the Box: Summer STEAM Academy” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) for high schoolers focuses on traditional ecological knowledge and STEAM career connections – Apply by Thursday, May 2nd. Students…
NW Coast Beginning Basketry
With Aanutein (Debbie Head)
“Art S183 Harvest and Preparation of Basketry Materials” – Saturdays and Sundays from April 27 through May 5 from 9am-5pm at Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus, Textile Room 2, Downtown Juneau….
Celebration 2024 in Juneau
May Application Deadlines from SHI
CELEBRATION: “Together We Live in Balance” — Application Deadlines remaining in May: Whether you’re a Native artist, filmmaker, a foodie, dancer, or just eager to be a part of Celebration…
Celebration 2024 Design Winner
Selected by Sealaska Heritage Institute
SHI announces winner of Celebration 2024 Art Contest. Five other entries were chosen for honorable mentions. An artist from Seattle has won Sealaska Heritage Institute’s (SHI) competition to visually represent…
Summer Music Mondays
For Toddlers & Elementary Kids, by CBS Parks & Rec
Registration is now open for “Summer Music Mondays” – a program of CBS Parks & Recreation Dept. To Register, visit https://sitka.recdesk.com/Community/Program and Scroll down to the “Music” section. “Summer Music…
Celebration 2024 Design Winner
Selected by Sealaska Heritage Institute
SHI announces winner of Celebration 2024 Art Contest. Five other entries were chosen for honorable mentions. An artist from Seattle has won Sealaska Heritage Institute’s (SHI) competition to visually represent…
Vest-Making Workshops
For STA Tribal Citizens
Juneau-based Tsimshian Artist Jayne Dangeli/Nisga’a will offer TWO 4-day workshops on making regalia vests for STA Tribal citizens. Workshops will be held March 9 – 12 and March 14 –…
Sitka Fine Arts Camp Summer 2024
Registration Now Open for all Age Groups
Read more HERE about Sitka Fine Arts Camp. 2024 Camp Dates: Elementary Camp – June 10-14 Middle School Camp – June 16-29 High School Camp – June 30-July 14 Musical…
Observing Holidays Varies
With Time & Place, War, Migration & Insecurity
Christmas in Russia (Russian: Рождество Христово, Rozhdestvo Khristovo), in the Russian Orthodox Church, is… a holiday celebrated on 25 December in the Gregorian calendar… and 7 January in the Julian…
Seeking Alaska Native Artists
SJ Museum 2024 Residencies in Sitka
Calling all Alaska Native artists and culture bearers! The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum invite Alaska Native artists to submit an application for the 2024 Alaska Native Artist Residency Program….
Celebrate Live Music in Sitka!
2023 Was Encouraging - Hoping for More in 2024
Live Music happened – over and over – in Sitka in 2023: At “Open Mic” at Beak Restaurant At Harbor Mountain Brewery At multiple live events during Summer Fine Arts…
UAS Art Dept. Updates
Shared by Liz Zacher
At the UAS Sitka Open House on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2023, the Art Dept.’s Liz Zacher spoke about upcoming and Spring opportunites. Now until Dec. 1st, noted Zacher, is the…
One-Time Utility Relief Subsidy
From City & Borough of Sitka
The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly has approved a one-time utility relief subsidy of $300 per account. Eligible accounts are those that are active, used as a primary residence…
Humpback Whale Re-Articulation Project
By UAS, Sitka HIgh, Science Center & Many More
What does it take to rebuild a whale skeleton? Scientists, faculty, and students from UAS and Sitka High School – plus numerous community volunteers – took on this project after…
UAS Dual Enrollment
Beginning Nov. 13, per UAS Sitka Advisors
Considering Dual Enrollment? Want to earn college credit while still in high school? Dual Enrollment registration opens Monday, November 13th – We look forward to hearing from you! Check out…
Sitka White Elephant
One Halloween Costume Resource
Find your ballgown, pink tutu, leather jacket, scary monster, Carmen Miranda dress, or special container to collect your “Trick-or-Treats”!! Mondays 6-8pm Wednesdays Noon-3pm Thursdays Noon-3pm Saturdays Noon-3pm
Native Pollinators, Plants & Gardening
From Yakutat Tlingit Tribe & UAF Cooperative Extension
Here is some valuable information from Yakutat Tlingit Tribe about pollinators, plants & gardening! What are Pollinators? Pollination is the first step that creates new generations of plants, and is…
Ludvig’s Bistro is Open!
For Sunday Brunch & for Dinner on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Chef & Owner Edith Johnson confirmed that Ludvig’s Bistro at 256 Katlian St., Sitka will be open for dining year-round. Now taking reservations for the Winter Season – October 2023…
Coffee with Cats
First Saturday of Every Month
Come check out “Coffee with Cats” at the Sitka Animal Shelter the first Saturday of every month from 10am-12noon, says the Friends of the Sitka Animal Shelter. Saturday October 7th…
Back Door Cafe
Fall Open Hours
Fall 2023 Hours for Back Door Cafe: Monday thru Friday 7am-4pm Saturday 7am-1pm Closed Sunday Thoughtfully made coffees, teas & baked goods, with daily specials, lunch & good vibes Will…
Traditional Foods & Seasonal Harvest
By SEARHC Health Promotion, Kake & Wrangell Advisory Teams & SE Alaska Volunteers
Seasonal harvest allows us to be active, learn about local flora/fauna, and obtain nutrient dense foods. There are numerous wild foods that we can harvest over the course of the…
Youth Activities Scholarship
By Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Fall Sports & Activities are Coming Up! STA Tribal Youth between the ages of 3 and 18 are eligible for up to $100 of financial assistance TWICE per calendar year…
Turmeric in the Spotlight
From Spinning Moon Apothecary Sept. 2023
Curcuma longa – Turmeric – is pretty popular these days. This bright yellow root that has been long used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine is now widely recognized as…
Voices on Lincoln Street
"Experiment in Reverse Tourism" by Sitka Tells Tales
“Voices on Lincoln Street: An Experiment in Reverse Tourism” There’s been a cruise boom in Sitka, Alaska, with more people coming to the island community than ever before. To feel…
$1,312 is 2023 Alaska PFD
Announced AK Dept. of Revenue
Per a Sept. 21st piece from Alaska Public Media, This year’s Permanent Fund dividend will be $1,312, the Alaska Department of Revenue announced Thursday. Alaskans who filed online to get…
Southeast Dough Co.
Sourdough Bread Loaves & More
Retail Bread Sales – Tuesday pick-ups at Sitka Food Co-op (236 Lincoln St #114 – Harbor Dr side of the Franklin Building – from 3-7pm). For Tuesday pick-up, order by…
Ready to Upgrade Your Energy Use??
Asks Sitka Conservation Society
“Using Federal and Regional Incentives to Change Household Energy Use” Sitka Conservation Society has created a guide to help local households take advantage of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, rebates,…
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