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Celebration 2006 (June 1-3)
Sealaska
Heritage
Institute would like to thank
the many volunteers, moderators, family, friends and other people who
helped with Celebration
2006. A special thank-you goes to the local businesses and organizations
that granted administrative leave to their employees for Celebration
volunteer shifts. This biennial Native festival would not be possible
without the hundreds of volunteers who donate their time. We salute
their dedication and generosity of spirit - Celebration could not happen
without them.
Celebration also would not be possible without our corporate and individual sponsors. Many thanks to Sealaska Corp., Carolyn M. Kleefeld, the City and Borough of Juneau, ConocoPhillips Alaska, Holland America Line, Inc., Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau, Royal Caribbean Cruises, University of Alaska, Southeast, Wells Fargo, Pyramid Communications, Elgee Rehfeld Mertz, LLC, Kennedy Associates Real Estate Counsel, Alaska Pacific Bank, SEARHC, Driftwood Lodge, Tlingit & Haida Regional Housing Authority, the Worl Family, Byron and Tony Mallott, Jacqueline Johnson, Patrick M. Anderson, Sidney C. Edenshaw, Clarence M. Jackson, Sr., Albert Kookesh, Deborah and Tate London, Jodie Mitchell, Joe Nelson, Ethel Lund, Ed Thomas, Marjorie V. Young, and the McDowell Group. Thanks also to the many people who gave memorial donations. The following businesses supported the canoeing events: Sealaska Corp., Goldbelt, Rainbow Foods, Nugget Alaskan Outfitter, Gross Alaska Theatres, Foggy Mountain Shop and Fred Meyer.
In addition, we thank the following people and organizations for their contributions: Bill Holm, Aldona Jonaitis, Preston Singletary, Robin Wright, Thomas Thornton, Steve Henrikson, George Ramos, Douglas Chilton, Mt. Roberts Tramway, Alaska Airlines, the Alaska Marine Highway System, Juried Art Show participants, Native art vendors, black seaweed contestants and judges, Native language workshop presenters and participants, families that participated in the baby regalia review, Celebration 2006 dance groups and guests, personnel at Centennial Hall, ANB Hall, CCTHITA offices, and the National Guard Armory and KTOO-TV, the Juneau Empire and other media. Special thanks to the Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Downtown Business Association and the Juneau Chamber of Commerce for their extra efforts to welcome Celebration participants to the capital city. Thanks for helping to make Celebration 2006 the best Celebration ever!
News Articles
SHI Announces Juried Art Competition Winners
By Ed Schoenfeld,
CoastAlaska Radio (Listen)
By Ed Schoenfeld,
CoastAlaska Radio
By Ed Schoenfeld,
CoastAlaska Radio
By Ed Schoenfeld,
CoastAlaska Radio
Welcoming the
Celebration
Juneau
wins bid to keep Celebration
Celebration up
for grabs