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Native American Heritage Month a success
By Jenni Hotch-Hill
Whalesong Contributor
Native American
Heritage month activities have gone well. I would like to recap
what we have done recently and give everyone a heads up on what
is going to be happening next. Please remember that all are welcome
to any of our events!
Wooch.een has hosted a couple of events so far, including
the Elders luncheon on Nov. 15 in the Lake Room. The purpose of
the luncheon was to share the history of Auke Lake. A group of local
Tlingit elders came to share their experiences with us; some told
stories, some shared that they too were still learning their culture.
Rosa Miller was kind enough to share her clan’s history of
Auke Lake with us. She had given the information to Kolene Dunne
who then shared it with us. We recorded the information that was
shared at the luncheon and we will make tapes available for students.
It will be a great reference to those who are interested in the
history of where our campus is placed.
Nora and Richard Dauenhauer shared their poetry and
writing with us during a luncheon in the Lake Room on Nov 21. These
two have done tremendous work for the Tlingit language and its recent
revival. Having them come to lead a discussion with us at UAS was
a great honor.
Wooch.een was also excited about Luci Tapahonso, a Navajo
poet who presented at the Evening at Egan series on November 22.
Jim Hale, an English professor at UAS has organized her visit to
the university. Ms. Tapahonso is internationally recognized, and
her long list of accomplishments includes five published books of
poetry and short stories. She is a very popular speaker and has
appeared in many national and local television programs. This was
a fantastic presentation.
Finally, Wooch.een presented our own students on Nov.
25! There are several students who have done anthropological research
projects with Professor Dan Monteith this summer on Alaska Native
culture. Students also presented short stories and poetry in honor
of Native American Heritage Month.
We have all worked very hard to have great opportunity
for students to learn about the local indigenous culture for Native
American Heritage Month. Please take advantage of these ways to
expand your knowledge. Wooch.een would like to emphasize that all
of our events are open to all community members.
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