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Workshops, summer camps, education programs and more

July 2023

July 9-18
Atnané Arts Academy for students in grades 9-12 and graduating seniors
Campers will learn Northwest Coast art forms and participate in cultural activities and college and leadership preparation
SHI will cover all Juneau travel and accommodations for students in Southeast Alaska
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July 15-Aug. 19
A free series of plant workshops sharing knowledge on plant identification, ethical harvesting practices, a variety of processing techniques, and some other fun activities along the way
Open to Juneau residents
Application deadline: March 31
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July 20-30
STEAM academy for students entering grades 6-8
SHI will cover all travel and accommodations for students living outside of Juneau
Application period opens March 6
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August 2023

August 1-14
Beginning/intermediate Chilkat weaving class
Juneau, Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus
Application deadline: July 15
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August 6-16
Beginning copper engraving class with teacher Abel Ryan
Wrangell, Wrangell Cooperative Association Cultural Center
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August 12-27
Introductory class to carving with teacher Rick Beasley
Juneau, Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus
Application deadline: Aug. 10
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August 17-20
Hand skin-sewing workshop
Haines, ANB Hall
Scholarships availlabe through Chilkat Indian Association (see application for details)
Application deadline: Aug. 3
August 18-Sept. 3
Beginning/intermediate formline design workshop with teacher David R. Boxley
Seattle, University of Washington, Department of Anthropology
Application deadline: Aug. 14
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August 28-Nov. 1
Beginning class on Northwest Coast design with teacher Abel Ryan
Online
Application deadline: Aug. 14
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August 28
Workshop on cultural memorial ceremony protocols led by SHI's Council of Traditional Scholars
Online and in-person at SHI in Juneau, 1:30-4 pm
Open to tribal members and geared for young clan leaders and spokespeople
To attend in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with David Russell-Jensen at david.russell-jensen@sealaska.com. Questions about the event? Contact chuck.smythe@sealaska.com
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August 31
Lecture: A Short Trip Into the Surprising Reproductive Life of Seaweeds, Dr. Schery Umanzor
12 pm Alaska time
Juneau, Sealaska Heritage Institute and live stream
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August 31-Sept. 3
Moccasin making workshop with Tlingit teacher Carmaleeda Estrada
Seattle, location TBA
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September 2023

Sept. 2-12
Spruce-root weaving workshop with teacher Aánutein Debbie Head
Sitka, Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Headquarters
Scholarships available to Sitka Tribe of Alaska members
Application deadline: Aug. 30
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Sept. 9-10
Naakahidi Academy
An Indigenous performing arts workshop open to high school aged participants and above
Juneau, Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Dimond Park Loop
Application deadline: Sept. 5
Sept. 12-25
Spruce-root workshop with teacher Aánutein Debbie Head
Held in partnership with Kootznoowoo, Inc.
Angoon, Kootznoowoo board room
Application deadline: Sept. 8
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Sept. 14-17
Hand skin-sewing workshop with teacher Jennie Wheeler
Yakutat, Yakutat Tlingit Tribe Office
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Sept. 15-24
Formline intensive taught by David R. Boxley
Klawock, Klawock City School, 715 Bayview Blvd
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Sept. 16
Native Youth Olympics coach training
An Indigenous performing arts workshop open to high school aged participants and above
9 am-3 pm, Saturday, September 16
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Sept. 18
In-person, virtual dialogue on the future of the Tlingit Culture, Language, and Literacy program
Sealaska Heritage Institute, dinner provided
(Flyer)
Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Hand skin-sewing workshop with teacher Louise Kadinger
Hydaburg, HCA Blue Building
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October 2023

Oct. 2
In-person, virtual dialogue on the future of the Tlingit Culture, Language, and Literacy program
Sealaska Heritage Institute, dinner provided
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Oct. 12-15
Hand skin-sewing class taught by Louise Kadinger
Hoonah, Mary Johnson Youth Center
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November 2023

Nov. 5-19
Beginning copper engraving
Juneau, Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus
UAS credit option
Application deadline: Oct. 15
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