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Some found guilty in Native fishing case

...compelling need to restrict the Kuskokwim king run based on recent data. The Frank case was about taking one moose for a ceremonial potlatch, which wouldn't have affected the population of moose. In the fishermen's case, harvesting kings could have had an adverse...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-22/some-found-guilty-native-fishing-case
State
Former Yakutat man elected president of Potlatch Fund

...Tlingit formerly of Yakutat, was recently elected president of the Potlatch Fund, an American Indian/Alaska Native philanthropic foundation headquartered in Seattle, Wash. Potlatch Fund supports worthy causes among Tribal organizations and individuals...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/053109/nei_445611947.shtml
Luau and potlatch to be held Friday at Centennial Hall

A combination luau and potlatch will be held this Friday, celebrating both Polynesian and Alaska Native cultures through music, dance and storytelling. Live...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/090910/art_706031521.shtml
Arts
Remains of Fort Yukon chief headed back to Alaska

...good deeds."The Loolas' large home was the center for potlatches and dances and Stevens remembers as a child sitting tucked...is yet to come. A huge homecoming, memorial, burial and potlatch is slated for Aug. 31 in Fort Yukon upon bringing Chief Loola...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-13/remains-fort-yukon-chief-headed-back-al
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Photo: Remembering the 'Last Potlatch'

...the Kaagwaantaan 100th anniversary commemoration of "The Last Potlatch" on Saturday in Sitka. In 1904, as non-Natives tried to eradicate Native culture, Tlingits held a potlatch that was slated to be the last of its kind. The recent two-day...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/102604/sta_20041026006.shtml
News
Juneau Empire Online Archive Local News: Prisoners share in potlatch 6/2/98

...dance that started Spring Potlatch '98 at Lemon Creek Correctional...EMPIRE Prisoners share in potlatch Last modified at 3:12...members gathered Saturday for a potlatch of dancing, talking and feasting...organized the event. Prison potlatches have been going on for more...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/060298/potlatch.html
Jerry Arca Sr

Jerry Arca, Sr.Former Juneau resident, Jerry Arca Sr. passed away on March 8th, 2013 at his home in Potlatch, Washington, he was 75 years young. He was a Skokomish Tribal member, born in Shelton, Washington on April 10, 1937, the...

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Photo: Blessing the troops

...Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade on Tuesday during a potlatch to honor and bless troops of the brigade that are preparing...Wainwright outside of Fairbanks. The traditional Athabascan potlatch was organized and put on by the Natives from the Fairbanks...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/012711/sta_776840335.shtml
News
Photos: Sit' Eeti Shaanax

...Elementary School students sing a song of thanks after receiving gifts of fruit while attending the Glacier Valley Elementary School potlatch on Friday. The celebration was in honor of the school's remodel and adding the Tlingit phrase, "Sit' Eeti Shaanax" to...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/050910/loc_636871552.shtml
News
McKenry, Lloyd-Knickerbocker to wed

...Charles M. McKenry Jr., of Juneau, will be married at 3 p.m. May 23, 2009, at Skater's Cabin in Juneau, with a potlatch barbecue to follow. A reception will be at 6 p.m. at the Hangar Ballroom. The bride is the daughter of Polly Lloyd, of...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/051709/nei_440930544.shtml

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