Just north of Washington, D.C., in a suburban park, stands a Tlingit totem pole. Scott Maxwell, a Juneau educator, made it his mission to find out why. Maxwell grew up in Potomac, Md., where he's now ...

Everett Community College’s annual Coastal Gathering comes early this year, and with special reason. The ninth annual cultural celebration, from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, welcomes a new totem pole to the ...

EVERETT – When a new totem is dedicated Saturday, Everett Community College leaders hope it will mark a time of happiness, healing and a new beginning. The new killer whale and thunderbird pole at ...

Big changes are on the horizon for a once small optional Tlingit language and culture program offered by the Juneau School District and Sealaska Heritage Institute. Each year for more than 20 years, ...