A Journey to What Matters Invitational Grant Yaaw Koo.eex’ Cedar Weaving & Robe Making Native Movement – Fiscal Sponsor for Herring Protectors Story by Chandler O’Connell Robe Making Photo by Rose Demmert Cedar Rose Making Juneau_photo by Kaa Yahaayi Shkalneegi Muriel Reid Our purpose for this project was to support the intergenerational transfer of knowledge … Read more
A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Traditional Grass Weaving Recent grass harvest. Photo courtesy of Kelly Lincoln. Recently harvested grass. Photo courtesy of Kelly Lincoln. Haliehana Stepetin shows a basketry start. Photo by Rochelle Smallwood. The CIRI Foundation is excited to announce our latest endeavor within the “A Journey to … Read more
A Journey to What Matters Invitational Grant Healing Through Educational Programs Grantee: Kodiak Historical Society Story by Lynn Walker During September 2023, the Kodiak History Museum organized three artist workshops with a public Q & A session. The three artists are all local Kodiak Alutiiq/Sugpiaq artists in varying stages of their careers. Mariah Stapleton facilitated … Read more
A Journey to What Matters Project SWAAG Cultural Arts Classes Story by Laura Ellsworth The SouthWest Alaska Arts Group was honored to have hosted a series of four Indigenous arts workshops in Bethel funded by The CIRI Foundation. Our region is full of practicing artists with artforms learned from generations past. SWAAG is so lucky to be able … Read more
A Journey to What Matters Project Homer, Alaska Native Arts Workshops Story by Scott Bartlett Between January and August 2023, Homer Council on the Arts presented a series of workshops with two amazing artists through The CIRI Foundation’s “Journey to What Matters” program. June Pardue and Nikki Corbett shared not only their artistic skills, but … Read more
An Alaska Native Art Writing Initiative Project funded through A Journey to What Matters Storyknife Writers Retreat Story & Photo by Laureli Ivanoff Oftentimes I can sit at my kitchen counter and write a column while my husband and young son put together Lego train sets in the living room. However, I’ve learned that in … Read more
An Alaska Native Cultural Heritage and Artistic Sovereignty in Museums Project funded through A Journey to What Matters Museums Alaska-Visiting the Alaska State Museum Story & Photo by Raktenga Elaine Kingeekuk It was great to visit the Alaska State Museum in Juneau this June and July. While there, I was able to visit the exhibition Visceral: … Read more
An Alaska Native Cultural Heritage and Artistic Sovereignty in Museums Project funded through A Journey to What Matters New Bedford Whaling Museum Partnership Native maker once known (possibly Netsilingmiut), Carving with hunting scenes of umiaks, whaleboats with sails, a schooner, and a dog sled, c. 1850-1900. Walrus tusk, 9 1/8 inches long, NBWM 00.200.260. Angokwazhuk … Read more
An Alaska Native Cultural Heritage and Artistic Sovereignty in Museums Project funded through A Journey to What Matters Museums Alaska-Alaska Native Heritage Center Story & Photo by Nikki Corbett To say that I am grateful is an understatement. I feel very fortunate to have been able to see a portion of the amazing Yup’ik collection … Read more
Alaska Native Artist Gathering Story & Photo by Nicholas Galanin In May 2023, the Alaska Native Artist Gathering took place, organized by the Alaska Arts & Culture Foundation and the Alaska State Council on the Arts. This event celebrated the rich artistry of Alaska Native communities and fostered meaningful discussions around their contributions to art … Read more
