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Press Release
Oct. 11, 2005
SEALASKA HERITAGE TO CO- SPONSOR FREE HAIDA CLASSES
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) and the University of Alaska Southeast are sponsoring Haida courses in Juneau.
The three-week course taught by SHI Linguist Jordan Lachler is scheduled from 6-9:30 pm, Oct. 17-21, Nov. 7-11 and Dec. 12-16.
The 52.5-hour program is free to anyone who wants to learn Haida. Students who want to earn four academic credits must enroll in AKL 108 and regular UAS charges will apply (approximately $470).
Course materials will include printed lessons, audio CDs and CD-ROMs with language learning games. All students will receive the free materials.
The classes will be held in the 4th floor conference room at the Sealaska building. For more information contact Jeane Breinig at 723-4806 or Jordan Lachler at jordan.lachler@sealaska.com
Sealaska Heritage Institute is a
private, nonprofit founded in 1981 to administer cultural and
educational programs for Sealaska Corp. The institute is governed by an
all-Native Board of Trustees and guided by a Council of Traditional
Scholars. Its mission is to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida and
Tsimshian cultures of Southeast Alaska.
CONTACT: Jeane Breinig, 723-4806; Jordan Lachler, jordan.lachler@sealaska.com