Rosita Worl

Sealaska Heritage Institute wins federal grant for Juneau's Tlingit language school program

“It’s difficult to watch a program celebrated for excellence losing the resources needed to make it whole.”

You can name your own price to see the Tlingit opera in Juneau

“The idea of creating a Tlingit Opera came to me after listening to recordings of oral accounts in the Sitka National Historic Park collection and reading historical accounts of the Tlingit-Russian war”

Juneau Assembly votes 6-3 to sell old City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute

Tlingit opera adds program guide and pre-show storyteller for audiences who do not speak the language

Sealaska Heritage president says Tlingit-Russian War story belongs to all clans, not Kiks.ádi alone

“Sealaska Heritage Institute really believes in traditional ownership of clan-owned property. We have been willing to go to the courts.”

First Tlingit opera moves to Thunder Mountain Middle School after lighting failure

“The idea of creating a Tlingit Opera came to me after listening to recordings of oral accounts in the Sitka National Historic Park collection and reading historical accounts of the Tlingit-Russian war,”

Creators of first Tlingit opera take public questions Thursday in Juneau

“One account described the moments before a battle. The Tlingit and Haida were waiting on the beach. As the women beat their drums, the fog lifted, revealing the approaching Russians. I could see them advancing and hear the chaos of war: drumbeats, yelling and metal clashing.”

Juneau's glacial flood was the mildest yet, but barrier costs are climbing

Juneau Assembly votes 6-3 to sell old City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute for $1.5 million

“We know this was a difficult decision for our city's leaders, but we are thrilled with the assembly's decision, and we look forward to further revitalizing the downtown area, enhancing Heritage Square and bringing glass culture and economic opportunities to Juneau,”

Sealaska Heritage publishes fifth graders' documentary on Walter Soboleff

“When somebody, you know, says something negative about you or has a conflict with you, he would say don't respond to them.”

Sealaska Heritage concludes ninth annual education conference

“When we launched the conference nine years ago, we had no idea how far reaching it would become. We had hoped to model cultural education for Alaskans, but it has impacted people internationally and become a model for inclusive education.”

Juneau sets hearing on $1.5M City Hall sale to Sealaska Heritage Institute

“We are thrilled to unveil our latest proposal to bring more Northwest Coast arts, cultural experiences and economic diversity to Juneau and to further enhance the downtown corridor,”

Juneau to host world premiere of first Tlingit opera

“Though operas are foreign to Tlingit culture, the genre is a natural fit. Our people are known for their oratory, singing and storytelling skills. What better way to familiarize people with Tlingit culture and language than to tell a part of our history through opera?”