Church commits $1 million to repair Alaska closureJoaqlin Estus ICT In the 1950s and ‘60s, the “Native church” in Juneau was packed for holiday services. Seven days a week it housed civic and church-related gatherings. The Memorial Presbyterian Church served a predominantly Tlingit congregation,… Sep 22 22September 22, 2022Article at Indian Country Today
Food, fun, racism at the Alaska State FairJoaqlin Estus Indian Country Today PALMER, Alaska — The Alaska State Fair just wrapped up its return after a one-year break due to the pandemic. Alaskans turned out for it in droves despite occasional rain and temperatures in the 50s. The fairgrounds… Sep 09 21September 09, 2021Article at Indian Country Today
Alleged police brutality puts Paiute man in hospitalJoaqlin Estus Indian Country Today A brutal beating by two police officers of an Indigenous man in California near the Nevada border has left more questions than answers. Just after 2 a.m. Saturday, police came across an “agitated” man with his dog… Jul 27 21July 27, 2021Article at Indian Country Today
Criticism of Alaska article stirs broader discussion Vera Starbard: 'Any time Native people are perceived to be ‘doing better’ than the dominant group in Alaska, there will absolutely, without fail be a backlash from individuals or large groups about how it’s not fair' Alaska Public Media reporter… Feb 04 21February 04, 2021Article at Indian Country Today
