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Press Release
June 7, 2007 (Radio Actualities)
SEALASKA HERITAGE TO
HOLD 3RD ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CAMP
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will host its 3rd
annual Latseen Leadership Training camp next week at the University of
Alaska, Juneau campus. The two-week training is meant to teach high
school and first-year college students the art of leadership through
development of self knowledge and physical and spiritual strength.
The Tlingit word “Latseen” means strength.
The camps include lectures by Native leaders, classes on Native heritage
and oratory and traditional activities such as hunting, fishing and
preparing Native foods. The camps also include physical activities,
hikes to important cultural places and endurance training. Students will
have a chance to swim in icy water, traditionally a common practice to
train Native warriors. The program is designed to immerse students in
their culture, and strengthen their sense of self, said Rosita Worl, SHI
president.
“I want them to know who they are as Native people and to be
comfortable with themselves as Native people. I think we live in an
environment that challenges that Native identity so I wanted students to
be really comfortable and proud of who they are,” said Worl.
Students who participated in last year’s camp gave it a thumbs up.
“It’s blown me away, it’s been such an amazing experience. I can’t describe it,” said student Kai Monture of Yakutat.
“I thought it was fun, and I’m happy to learn more about my culture because I didn’t know much before I came,” said student Kymberly Hoile of Juneau.
The camp is scheduled June 11-22. Campers who complete the program will earn high school and college credits.
Sealaska Heritage Institute is a Native nonprofit established in 1981
to administer educational and cultural programs for Sealaska, a regional
Native corporation formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
The institute’s mission is to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida and
Tsimshian cultures. Language revitalization is a priority of SHI.
CONTACT: Dr. Rosita Worl, SHI President, 463-4844
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Rosita Worl, President, Sealaska Heritage Institute,
TRT: :16 “I want them to know who they are
as Native people and to be comfortable with themselves as Native
people. I think we live in an environment that challenges that Native
identity so I wanted students to be really comfortable and proud of
who they were.” (.mpeg)
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Kai Monture, Latseen 2006 Camper, TRT:
:? "It’s blown me away, it’s been such an amazing experience. I
can’t describe it." (.mpeg)
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- Kymberly Hoile, Latseen 2006 Camper, TRT: :? "I thought it was fun, and I’m happy to learn more about my culture because I didn’t know much before I came." (.mpeg) (.wav)