Alaska News July 12,2023

Victims For Justice
Saturday, July 15th at 12 PM
Hostetler Park, 335 L St (map)
We welcome you to attend this ceremony to honor and remember those who have tragically lost their lives to violence in Alaska. This event will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person.

There will be a brief welcoming and remarks, followed by the reading of the names.

If you would like us to read your loved one’s name, please complete a request by this Friday at 4:00.
 
 
 
 

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Sheldon Jackson Museum
Neva Mathias (Cup’ik) will offer a traditional Cup’ik grass basket making class at the Sheldon Jackson Museum. The class is for ages 17+ and free of charge, but a $25 materials fee, payable to Neva Mathias, is due when you sign up. This class is in-person only and limited to a small number of students. It will take place July 13, 14, and 20, 9:30 am-12 pm and 2-4 pm; and July 21, 9:30 am-12 pm and 3-4 pm. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions.

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