Radio check, anybody copy? Episode 23: History of Boarding Schools in AK, featuring the Alaska Native Heritage Center’s Indigenous Researcher Benjamin Jacuk on Coffee & Quaq is available now! This episode focuses on the history of assimilation schools in Alaska, Sheldon Jackson’s ties to other assimilative institutions in the Lower 48 and around the world, and some discussion on healing and learning from our collective past. Trigger warning: this is a sensitive topic for many, and while most of this episode doesn’t necessarily focus on trauma, please take your time, take care of yourself, and listen only when you feel ready and willing.
Episode 23 is available here:
https://www.coffeeandquaq.com/post/episode-23-boarding-schools-in-alaska-feat-benjamin-jacuk
To learn more about the Alaska Native Heritage Center, visit https://www.alaskanative.net/
C&Q Ep. 22: GOTNV with Michelle Sparck
Radio check, anybody copy? C&Q Ep. 22: GOTNV with Michelle Sparck is available now! This episode features the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Get Out the Native Vote (GOTNV) and it focuses on the 2022 election process, ranked choice voting, the constitutional convention and some of the barriers AK Native people may experience when voting. Michelle Sparck from GOTNV walks us through the basics! Episode available here: https://www.coffeeandquaq.com/post/episode-22-gotnv-with-michelle-sparck
C&Q Episode 21: Congressional Candidate Mary Peltola
Radio check, anybody copy? August 16 is the 2022 Primary Election Date! This episode features one of Alaska’s 2022 Congressional Candidates Mary Peltola (D) and focuses on her campaign for Alaska’s At-Large Congressional District position which was vacated with the passing of Congressman Don Young. We get to know Mary a little more, what motivates her to run for office, and why more and more millennials are feeling the call to action. Be sure to tune into the next episode of C&Q episode featuring Michelle Sparck, Director of Strategic Initiatives who shares more about the Get Out the Native Vote movement. Happy researching and happy voting Quaqtis.
Coffee & Quaq Ep. 20: Congressional Candidate Tara Sweeney
Radio check, anybody copy? August 16 is the 2022 Primary Election date! C&Q Ep. 20 features one of Alaska’s 2022 Congressional Candidates Tara Katuk Sweeney (R) and focuses on her campaign for Alaska’s At-Large Congressional District which was vacated with the passing of Congressman Don Young. We get to know Tara a little more, what seat she is running for and how Alaska got here. Be sure to tune into future episodes of C&Q episode featuring Congressional Candidate Mary Peltola (D) and an informational C&Q episode featuring Michelle Sparck, Director of Strategic Initiatives who gives us a deep dive into Get Out the Native Vote. Happy voting, Quaqtis!
Episode is available here: https://www.coffeeandquaq.com/post/episode-20-congressional-candidate-tara-sweeney or on Spotify, Apple podcasts, iHeartRadio, or most anywhere else you listen to podcasts!
Viva Las Arctic Slope!
Join Arctic Slope Community Foundation for the three-part Viva Las Arctic Slope fundraising event!
Buy raffle tickets.
Bid on auction items.
Attend the Viva Las Arctic Slope Casino Night Fundraiser on December 10th, 2021 at 7 pm at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown!
Join ASCF and be seen by the 360 glam-cam with your flashiest Vegas fashion and Iñupiaq swag. Mingle with some of the Arctic Slope’s top headliners, including our own Tik Tok famous Della Hoya (DellaSegevan).
All proceeds from this casino night, raffle, and auction will benefit the Arctic Slope Community Foundation; dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people of the Arctic Slope region. Arctic Slope Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.
Purchase tickets at https://go.rallyup.com/df9e23/Event or visit https://www.arcticslopecommunity.org/ to learn more.
EP.19: Native Earring Creators (Part 2) Promo
Radio check, anybody copy? Coffee & Quaq Episode 19: Native Earring Creators (Part 2) is available now. This episode features Delaney Thiele, the artist and creator behind AK Cloudberry. Cloudberry is the catalyst for Delaney's reconnection with her culture and has contributed to strengthening her identity as an Indigenous woman.
Some questions that guided this conversation were:
How do you feel about cancel/consequence culture and what role does social media play in that?
Are there differences in individual vs community ownership in patterns/designs/ideas? And if so, what are those differences?
How does an Indigenous-owned business or business model/approach work in a capitalist society? (Does it work?)
Episode available wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.coffeeandquaq.com
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This episode is brought to you by Northwest Strategies, an Alaska Native and woman-owned full service brand marketing and communications firm committed to elevating Indigenous voices. Northwest Strategies celebrates and advances Alaska's First People with purpose and pride through inclusive and authentic representation in media. Learn how Northwest Strategies is changing the narrative at nwstrat.com or check them out on Facebook or Instagram!
Episode 19: Native Earring Creators (Part 1) Promo
Radio check, anybody copy? Coffee & Quaq Episode 19: Native Earring Creators (Part 1) is available now. This episode features Kawahine Danner, the artist and creator behind Kawahine Creations an Indigenous handmade earrings, merchandise art, designs, and clothing shop based in Utqiagvik, AK. Some questions that guided this conversation were: How does culture & heritage influence your work? How do you feel about cancel/consequence culture and what role does social media play in that? What are some unique challenges for rural artists vs urban artists?
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This episode is brought to you by Northwest Strategies, an Alaska Native and woman-owned full service brand marketing and communications firm committed to elevating Indigenous voices. Northwest Strategies celebrates and advances Alaska's First People with purpose and pride through inclusive and authentic representation in media. Learn how Northwest Strategies is changing the narrative at nwstrat.com or check them out on Facebook or Instagram!
Village City - Ep. 3 Available Now!
Native Time is now and Village City is right here!
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Native Time's third Village City podcast episode features Jenilee Donovan, a basketball and volleyball star, hunter, and the youngest person to strike a whale in Utqiagvik last Fall. She shares about her family whaling crew, the importance of subsistence whaling to her community, and her advice for the next generation. This is her story.
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Full episode is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and can be easily access through the www.nativetimeak.com or www.coffeeandquaq.com websites.
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Welcome to Village City: A lifestyle campaign connecting rural and urban youth across the state of Alaska brought to you by Native Time in partnership with the Alaska Humanities Forum.
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The music for this episode was created by Aqqalu also known as Uyarakq whose music is available on all platforms.
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Check out www.nativetimeak.com to see and hear more from Jenilee!
Native Time is now and Village City is right here!
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Native Time's second Village City podcast episode features Katlyn Smith who is Miss Teen Arctic Circle 2021 hailing from Kotzebue and Nome, AK. She shares her love for the land and the ocean, her journey to Miss Teen Arctic Circle, and finding her voice to speak up on issues Native youth face today.
This is her story.
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Full episode is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple podcasts, YouTube, and can be accessed through the Native Time or Coffee & Quaq websites.
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Welcome to Village City - a lifestyle campaign connecting Native rural and urban youth across the state of Alaska brought to you by Native Time in partnership with the Alaska Humanities Forum The music for the full episode was created by Aqqalu also known as @uyarakq and Ukila also known as @byronnicholai. Their music is available on all platforms.
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Check out www.nativetimeak.com to see and hear more from Katlyn!
Village City - Ep. 1 Available Now
Native Time is now and Village City is right here!
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Native Time's first Village City podcast episode features Kahayla Green, a thoughtful rising sophomore and Yup'ik Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program Acceleration student living in Anchorage, AK. She shares her thoughts on coming to understand her identity as a Native person living in the city, her concerns for youth homelessness, and ends with a few words of wisdom for anyone struggling with disconnection from their culture. This is her story.
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Full episode available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple podcasts, YouTube, and can be accessed through the Native Time or Coffee & Quaq websites.
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Welcome to Village City - a lifestyle campaign connecting Native rural and urban youth across the state of Alaska brought to you by Native Time in partnership with the Alaska Humanities Forum. The music for the full episode was created by Aqqalu also known as Uyarakq and Ukila also known as Byron Nicholai. Their music is available on all platforms.
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Check out https://www.nativetimeak.com to see and hear more from Kahayla!
Native Time is now and Village City is right here!
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Native Time's first Village City podcast episode features Kahayla Green, a thoughtful rising sophomore and Yup'ik Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program Acceleration student living in Anchorage, AK. She shares her thoughts on coming to understand her identity as a Native person living in the city, her concerns for youth homelessness, and ends with a few words of wisdom for anyone struggling with disconnection from their culture. This is her story.
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Welcome to Village City - a lifestyle campaign connecting Native rural and urban youth across the state of Alaska brought to you by Native Time in partnership with the Alaska Humanities Forum. The music for the full episode was created by Aqqalu also known as Uyarakq and Ukila also known as Byron Nicholai. Their music is available on all platforms.
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Check out @nativetime to see and hear more from Kahayla!
Episode 15: Decolonizing Beauty
Hunting & Whaling Practices