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Join editor Katharine Berry Judson as she weaves together a captivating narrative history of Alaskan myths, originally collected by government ethnologists. Through her vivid storytelling, she reveals the rich tapestry of Alaskan history as told by its diverse tribes—from the Eskimo to the Tlingit, and from the Tsetsaut to the Haida. Discover the origins of this untamed state, where the great Bird, often known as Raven, guides us through a world filled with enchanting legends and extraordinary tales.

Into the Wild meets Helter Skelter in this riveting true story of a modern-day homesteading family in the deepest reaches of the Alaskan wilderness – and of the chilling secrets of its maniacal, spellbinding patriarch. When Papa Pilgrim appeared in the Alaska frontier outpost of McCarthy...

Step back in time to 1899 and experience the rugged beauty of Alaska through the eyes of May Kellogg Sullivan. Unlike todays luxurious cruises that whisk travelers through breathtaking landscapes with ease, Sullivan embarked on a daring adventure that spanned 18 months and 12,000 miles. Instead of opulent dining and climate-controlled comfort, she faced the challenges of weeks spent aboard a steamer, followed by a two-week wait for the new railroad to traverse treacherous mountain passes. Her journey took her to rough mining camps, where the spirit of adventure and exploration thrived. This ...

Great memories of the Anchorage, Alaska you love www.anchoragememoriesclub.com

Fifty years ago, U.S. Congress passed legislation that permanently terminated Alaska Natives' land claims. On its anniversary, Alaska Public Media and the Anchorage Daily News, with Indigenous leaders from around the state as guests, examine the legacy of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and its impacts on subsistence, culture and the state's economy.

'Our Grandparents' Teachings' is a monthly radio show to help keep Tlingit stories alive through storytelling and education. Join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. The radio version airs live on air the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW (KCAW.org) in Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Hosted by Daanax.ils’eik (Chuck Miller). Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW, Raven Radio.