SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE

2013 Annual Report

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Cover: Formline design by Amos Wallace. Graphic from Sealaska Heritage Institute’s archives. Cover design by Christy Eriksen.

Design and composition by Kathy Dye.

PHOTO CREDITS Page 4: Sealaska Plaza by Kathy Dye; page 6: Walter Soboleff Center groundbreaking by Brian Wallace; page 7: Rosita Worl by Scott Areman; pages 8–9: construction site and groundbreaking by Brian Wallace; page 10: woman wearing hat by James Poulson, woman holding moccasins by Brian Wallace, student at sewing machine by Kathy Dye; page 11: woman wearing fur by Brian Wallace; page 12–13: totem carving and formline workshop by Christy Eriksen; page 14: Santa Fe public viewing by Christy Eriksen; page 15: carving workshop by Kathy Dye; pages 16–17: math program by Kathy Dye; page 18: cultural orientations, top and right by Christy Eriksen, boardroom image by Kathy Dye; pages 19–20: Latseen Leadership Academy by Christy Eriksen; page 21: scholarship checks by Kathy Dye; pages 22–23: legislative reception by Christy Eriksen; pages 24–25: lecturers by Christy Eriksen; page 26: old photo by Eadward Muybridge from SHI’s archives, bracelet and Chilkat weaving by Brian Wallace; page 27: Haida hat by Kathy Dye; page 28: group photo by Christy Eriksen; page 29: image courtesy of Doyon, LLC; page 50: Capital Campaign Committee by Christy Eriksen, George Ramos by Kathy Dye, Nathan Jackson and Delores Churchill by Christy Eriksen; page 52: trustees, staff, and interns at Walter Soboleff Center groundbreaking ceremony by Brian Wallace; page 54: Clarence Jackson by Brian Wallace; page 55: Sealaska directors by Dixie Hutchinson; page 56: “Rock Your Mocs” photo by Kathy Dye.

Scan the QR codes in the following pages of this report with your smart phone to watch videos and read articles about our programs.

2 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Sealaska Heritage Institute • 5

Message from the President • 7

Programs Walter Soboleff Center • 9 Art Program • 11 Education Program • 17 Collections and Research Program • 23

Donors • 29

Financials • 47

Boards and Staff • 51

Farewell • 55

3 SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE OPERATES FROM OFFICES IN JUNEAU, ALASKA.

4 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT ABOUT SHI

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is a regional Native nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1980. SHI was conceived by clan leaders, traditional scholars, and Elders at the first Sealaska Elders Conference in 1980. During that meeting, the Elders likened Native culture to a blanket. The late George Davis (Kichnáalx— Lk’aanaaw) of Angoon spoke these SHI’S “BLANKET OF KNOWLEDGE.” memorable words:

“We don’t want what you did here to only echo in the air, how our grandfathers used to do things… Yes. You have unwrapped it for us. That is why we will open again this container of wisdom left in our care.”

These wise traditional leaders told the new leaders that their hands were growing weary of holding onto the metaphorical blanket, this “container of wisdom.” They said they were transferring this responsibility to Sealaska, the regional Native corporation serving Southeast Alaska. In response, Sealaska founded SHI to operate cultural and educational programs. SHI’s mission is to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures. Our goal is to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural understanding.

ABOUT SHI // 5 WALTER SOBOLEFF CENTER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY, AUGUST 1, 2013. FROM LEFT: ALASKA GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL, SHI BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR MARLENE JOHNSON, SEALASKA PRESIDENT AND CEO CHRIS MCNEIL, AND JUNEAU MAYOR MERRILL SANFORD.

6 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

For Sealaska Heritage Institute, 2013 was quite a year. After working for so long to raise funds to build the Walter Soboleff Center, we finally broke ground in August. And before the year ended, the steel frame of the structure was up and the silhouette of this landmark building had taken shape. I can hardly believe that by 2015, the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian of Southeast Alaska will at long last have a building of their own to teach people about their culture. We hope the general public who have so kindly supported it will take great pride in this building as well. Donors came out in full force last year in support of the center and our programs. Some were major foundations that gave to us for the first time in 2013. I can’t thank them enough—not only our 2013 donors— but everyone who has given to us in recent years. They SHI PRESIDENT ROSITA KAA HÁNI WORL. are the reason the center is now coming to fruition. Our programs continued to flourish in 2013, especially our art program as we sponsored formline workshops region wide and skin-sewing workshops in six communities. Significantly, we also kicked off a three-year program with the Juneau school system to integrate Native arts into math programs. We have come a long way from the old school systems that methodically tried to stamp out Native cultures. Today, Native culture is not only taught in school but embraced as a means to teach children about abstract ideas, such as math. SCAN TO WATCH A We are proud to be a part of that. And I can’t wait to see YEAR-IN-REVIEW VIDEO! what the future brings.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT // 7 TOP AND ABOVE: WALTER SOBOLEFF CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN LATE 2013. RIGHT: ANB GRAND CAMP PRESIDENT BILL MARTIN DANCING AT THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY IN AUGUST.

8 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT WALTER SOBOLEFF CENTER

In 2013, the Walter Soboleff Center leapt from its blueprints to its site in downtown Juneau, as we broke ground and the contractor began building the structure in earnest. By the end of the year, the steel frame was erected and the building had begun to take shape. We broke ground with $2,000,000 more to raise to complete the $20,000,000 project, a practice that is not uncommon in construction. So we continued our fundraising efforts, and had success acquiring grants and donations GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY. FROM LEFT: DAVID from many organizations that gave to us for KATZEEK, PAUL MARKS, ALBERT KOOKESH (IN BACK), AND the first time last year. ROSITA WORL. Donors in 2013 included ArtPlace America, Rasmuson Foundation, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, Doyon Limited, Wells Fargo, and the Juneau Lions Club. We also received donations from hundreds of individuals. We overcame some challenges to the project in 2013. Because the site for the center was located in the historic district, a Juneau historic advisory committee argued that SHI should be required to make one side of the building in the style of the Victorian era. The new Victorian-style facade would adversely affect the Native Alaskan design of the building and open old wounds between Natives and non- Natives, argued SHI President Rosita Worl before the Juneau assembly. She also testified that it would cost time and an additional $120,000 to change the design. SCAN TO WATCH THE In the end, the assembly voted to remove the center from GROUNDBREAKING the historic district, allowing SHI to use its original design. CEREMONY!

WALTER SOBOLEFF CENTER // 9 TOP: LAVINA ADAMS OF SITKA MODELS A HAT SHE LEARNED TO MAKE THROUGH SHI’S SUSTAINABLE ART PROGRAM IN 2013. ABOVE: EMILY ARNE WITH MOCCASINS SHE MADE IN A 2013 CLASS. RIGHT: TEACHER LOUISE KADINGER SHOWS A STUDENT JEREMIAH JAMES HOW TO USE A SKIN-SEWING MACHINE DURING ONE OF SHI’S SKIN-SEWING WORKSHOPS. SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE TO WATCH A VIDEO ON JEREMIAH’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE MACHINE!

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SHI sponsors numerous programs to perpetuate ancient art forms, expand markets for Northwest Coast Native art, and to educate others about Native art.

Sustainable Art Program Since we introduced our sustainable arts skin-sewing program in recent years, we’ve endeavored to keep up with demand. This program has hit a nerve with tribal members who have a yearning to learn this ancient art practice. In 2013, we offered 7 skin-sewing workshops to 152 students in 6 communities across Southeast Alaska. We also partnered with 12 hunters and a tannery to acquire furs and skins for the classes. Our goals are to perpetuate a traditional art form and MODEL MAKA MONTURE WEARING PIECES MADE OF SEA OTTER AND SEAL FUR.

What Students Are Saying...

This is a wonderful program and I hope it continues to grow. —Peggy Exendine, 2013 student

I thoroughly enjoyed learning this craft and seeing others that I know taking part in it with the same enthusiasm. —Donica Jerue, 2013 student

Thank you for this opportunity to learn more about our culture. —Bev Russell, 2013 student

SCAN TO WATCH A My first hat! Thanks for putting the class on in Sitka! Before SHORT VIDEO OF JEREMIAH JAMES this class, I’d never even touched a sewing needle! LEARNING TO USE A SKIN-SEWING — Mike Baines, 2013 student MACHINE!

ART PROGRAM // 11 TOP: JOE AND TJ YOUNG WORKING ON THE RAVEN TOTEM AT GAJAA HÍT. ABOVE AND RIGHT: FORMLINE WORKSHOP IN JUNEAU IN 2013. SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE TO READ A NEWS STORY ABOUT THE GAJAA HÍT PROJECT!

12 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT to eventually create a sustainable cottage industry, especially in economically depressed areas. As part of that effort, SHI in 2013 also continued work on a program to expand markets for sea otter and seal products throughout Alaska and the United States.

Jinéit Art Academy Last year we continued offering ARTIST AND FORMLINE INSTRUCTOR LANCE TWITCHELL TEACHING A formline design workshops through FORMLINE WORKSHOP IN JUNEAU IN 2013. our Jinéit Art Academy. “Formline” is the term used to describe the distinctive and complex shapes found in Northwest Coast Native art, and it’s essential for artists study it. In 2013, SHI sponsored 10 formline workshops for 230 students in 10 communities across Southeast Alaska. SHI also sponsored an intensive academy for 10 artists and 10 certified teachers. The goal of that workshop was to show artists how to teach formline and to introduce teachers to the art form. Together, the artists and teachers will eventually develop teaching kits for use in schools.

Gajaa Hít Project SHI entered into a partnership with the Tlingit and Haida Housing Authority in 2012 to replace two old totems and an old screen at the Gajaa Hít building in Juneau’s Indian Village. In 2013, after receiving funding from the Juneau Community Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, SHI initiated a competitive process and hired two SCAN TO READ Native brothers, Joe and TJ Young, to carve the totem poles A NEWS STORY ABOUT THE GAJAA and screen. The new pieces will display the crests of the HÍT PROJECT AND JOE AND TJ YOUNG! first people of Juneau—the AukK wáan, which includes the

ART PROGRAM // 13 PUBLIC VIEWING OF SHI’S COLLECTIONS IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. TLINGIT ARTIST PRESTON SINGLETARY AND A FRIEND EXAMINE A SILVER BRACELET MADE BY THE LATE TLINGIT ARTIST AMOS WALLACE (PICTURED).

14 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Wooshkeetaan (Shark) and L’eeneidí (Dog Salmon) clans. SHI has been working closely with the Auk Kwáan and other residents of the village on the designs. Joe and TJ finished carving the Raven totem in 2013 and will work with apprentices in 2014 to complete the Eagle pole and the screen.

Outreach STUDENTS SHOW THE CARVINGS THEY MADE DURING SHI’S ART CLASS Staff last year returned to OFFERED THROUGH THE 2013 JUNEAU FINE ARTS CAMP. THE CLASS WAS TAUGHT BY SHI’S DONALD GREGORY. the Santa Fe Indian Market in SHI’s continuing effort to familiarize art collectors with Northwest Coast Native art and to expand markets for it. The institute sponsored a public viewing of pieces from its ethnographic collection and staff was on hand to explain the pieces’ significance to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures—especially why some objects are considered sacred. Staff also for the first time partnered with the Juneau Fine Arts Camp to weave Native art into public schools. SHI’s Donald Gregory taught carving and SHI’s Shaadoo’tlaa taught traditional face stamping and painting at the Juneau- Douglas High School. SHI continued to advocate for changes to laws that negatively affect Native artists. In 2013, staff worked with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and U.S. Rep. Don Young on SCAN TO READ A NEWS STORY legislation to allow Alaska Natives to sell artwork adorned ABOUT SHI’S WORK ON FEDERAL RULES with feathers. Staff also worked to clarify federal guidelines GOVERNING SEA OTTER FUR USES! governing the use of sea otter furs by Alaska Natives.

ART PROGRAM // 15 TEACHER THERESA WUEBBELS SHOWS A STUDENT HOW TO MAKE A BASKET USING MATH. THERESA WORKS FOR CALIFORNIA’S NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION “DRAMATIC RESULTS,” WHICH DEVELOPED THE CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAM “MATH IN A BASKET” TO TEACH ABSTRACT CONCEPTS THROUGH ART.

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SHI works with universities, school districts, and other educational institutions to teach people about Southeast Alaska Native cultures and to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural understanding.

Opening the Gate: Math and Culture Academy In 2013, SHI launched a three-year program for middle-school students to increase interest and academic achievement in math. STUDENTS AT SHI’S “OPENING THE GATE” PROGRAM WATCH “Opening the Gate: The Southeast Middle AS TEACHER THERESA WUEBBELS MAKES A BASKET. School Math and Culture Project” includes culture-based math camps where Native art practices, such as basketry, weaving, and canoe making, are used to teach math. Through the project, SHI will increase knowledge of teachers in Tlingit cultural traditions, protocols, and art as they affect mathematical learning. SHI will also produce, field test, and disseminate a series of supplemental math resources that incorporate Tlingit culture and language geared for beginning algebra and geometry courses. SHI is building the model for use in Southeast Alaska by adapting nationally recognized, successful math programs developed by other organizations outside the region. In the first year, 41 teachers, students, and other people, such as cultural specialists and evaluators, participated in the program. SCAN TO READ Tests were given before and after the ten-day program to A NEWS STORY ABOUT SHI’S MATH measure students’ grasp of math vocabulary and concepts, and AND CULTURE the data showed 13 out of 20 students showed an overall gain. ACADEMY!

EDUCATION // 17 TOP: A PANEL OF NATIVE PEOPLE, INCLUDING LANCE TWITCHELL, CRYSTAL ROGERS, AND BARBARA CADIENTE- NELSON, TALKED ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM TO A GROUP OF JUNEAU’S SECONDARY TEACHERS. RIGHT: WEAVER DELLA CHENEY ADDRESSES TEACHERS. ABOVE: SHI EDUCATION DIRECTOR JACKIE KOOKESH LEADING A CULTURAL SEMINAR.

18 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Cultural Orientation In an effort to engage teachers and encourage them to teach about Native cultures and history in public schools, SHI is sponsoring a three- year cultural orientation program for teachers in two public high schools in collaboration with the Juneau School District. Through the program, “Our Cultural Landscape: Improving School climate through LATSEEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. A STUDENT DEMONSTRATING Cultural Connectedness,” SHI PROFICIENCY IN THE TLINGIT LANGUAGE. also is developing, field testing, and implementing place-based culturally relevant classroom resources or “kits” for high school teachers and students. More than 940 people, including 69 teachers and 853 students, participated in the program in 2013, its first year. As part of the program, SHI brought in cultural specialists, traditional scholars, and historians to give overviews and perspectives on Native society. It also organized panels for discussions. For example, a panel last year featured a former Native teacher in Juneau and two former students. The former students, Lance Twitchell and Crystal Rogers, told personal, poignant, and sometimes painful stories about their experiences in public schools.

Latseen Leadership Academy SHI also sponsored its annual Latseen Leadership Academy in 2013. The goal of this one-week program is to teach students the art of leadership through the development of self- knowledge and physical and spiritual strength. In a supportive learning environment, students participate in cultural, artistic, athletic, and academic activities.

EDUCATION // 19 LATSEEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A NATIVE LANGUAGE EXERCISE IN 2013.

20 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT At the camps, SHI also field-tests its curriculum and tests students to measure the effectiveness of the materials. Forty-eight high school students from across Southeast Alaska participated in SHI’s 2013 academy in Juneau. “Latseen camp is the best! I had the best summer of my life being an intern at Sealaska and going to Latseen camp!” wrote Gloria Darlene. “Thank you so much for this opportunity. It has had an awesome impact on my son, Jacob,” wrote Hope Roberts.

Latseen Hoop Camp SHI also sponsored its annual Latseen Hoop Camp for almost 30 students in Wrangell in 2013. SHI developed SHI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER the model for this program, which teaches Native languages MIKE HOYT WITH SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS. through basketball. Students learn basketball techniques and the Native words for basketball phrases in these language habitats. Students were tested at the beginning and end of the program for proficiency on Tlingit words, and on average, their scores increased by 64 percent.

Scholarships SHI administers a major scholarship program funded mostly by Sealaska. Awards are made annually and given to college and voc-tech students based on academic merit and class standing. In 2013, SHI awarded $410,480 in scholarships to 354 Sealaska shareholders and descendants.

EDUCATION // 21 REP. BENJAMIN NAGEAK STUDIES A RAVEN HEADDRESS MADE BY TLINGIT ARTIST ARCHIE CAVANAUGH AT SHI’S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION. THE HEADDRESS IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FLICKER FEATHERS ON TOP. SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE TO FIND OUT WHY THE FEATHERS ARE MISSING!

22 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT COLLECTIONS & RESEARCH

SHI houses rare books, historical photographs, audiovisual recordings, manuscript materials, and ethnographic and art objects that document the history, culture, heritage, art, and language of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. The collections are available to the public for educational and research purposes through OLD PHOTO OF A NATIVE MAN WITH HERRING EGGS ACQUIRED on-site visits and SHI’s online BY SHI IN 2013. PHOTO WAS TAKEN CIRCA 1900 BY AN UNKNOWN searchable databases located at www. PHOTOGRAPHER. TEXT ON IMAGE READS “SPAWN DRYING IN THE SUN AT SITKA, ALASKA.” sealaskaheritage.org. SHI acquires its collections through donations and purchases and also cares for art and clan at.óowu repatriated under federal law on behalf of clans. The institute employs a full-time, professional staff to care for its collections and to assist researchers. SHI also fosters research of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures.

Outreach SHI sponsored its annual reception of Alaska lawmakers in 2013 in an ongoing effort to educate policy makers about Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures. During the receptions, the institute displays pieces from its ethnographic collection and archives and staff is on hand SCAN TO READ A to discuss the meaning of them. NEWS STORY THAT EXPLAINS WHY THE The 2013 exhibit told the story of what Native art and RAVEN HEADDRESS (OPPOSITE PAGE) clan at.óowu (sacred objects) mean to the Tlingit historically IS MISSING ITS through to contemporary times. FEATHERS!

COLLECTIONS & RESEARCH // 23 JANA HARCHAREK, INUPIAT OF BARROW, WAS A GUEST SPEAKER AT SHI’S 2013 LECTURE SERIES. IN HER TALK, “RECLAIMING TRADITIONAL SPIRITUALITY,” SHE DISCUSSED THE NUANCES ASSOCIATED WITH TRADITIONAL SPIRITUALITY THAT CONTINUIE TO BE OPPRESSED AS A RESULT OF CHRISTIAN INFLUENCES.

SCAN TO WATCH SCAN TO WATCH SCAN TO WATCH SCAN TO WATCH JANA HARCHAREK’S STEPHEN LANGDON’S ALAN BORAAS’S ROSITA WORL’S LECTURE! LECTURE! LECTURE! LECTURE!

24 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Lecture Series The institute sponsors an annual lecture series in an effort to foster research and scholarship on Alaska Native cultures. In 2013, the series focused on spirituality. Native spirituality is a topic that has come up in issues dealing with repatriation and other areas. SHI’s Council of Traditional Scholars has wrestled with how to bring shamanism into the modern world, said SHI President Rosita Worl, who also gave one of the lectures. Other lectures were given by Stephen

Langdon, professor of anthropology at GUEST LECTURER ALAN BORAAS, 2013. the University of Alaska Anchorage; Jana Harcharek, director of the Inupiaq Education Department at the North Slope Borough School District; Alan Boraas, professor of anthropology at Kenai Peninsula College; and David Katzeek, Shangukeidí Clan Leader. Approximately 150 people attended the lectures and an additional 370 people have watched the videos online.

Collections SHI’s archives and ethnographic collections are available for the public to study at the institutes’s offices in Juneau. SHI also digitizes materials for online use. In 2013, SHI digitized several recordings and posted them online. The materials include recordings of the late Lukaax.ádi Clan Leader Austin Hammond telling the history of how the Lukaax.ádi acquired the sockeye salmon as a crest; Hammond leading a peace ceremony in Haines; the late Clarence Jackson telling a story about Tlingit values; and the SCAN TO LISTEN late Bessie Denny telling the history of the Saanyá Kwáan in TO BESSIE DENNY TELLING THE Tlingit. The videos were played 1,480 times last year. HISTORY OF THE SHI received some significant donations in 2013, SAANYÁ KWÁAN!

COLLECTIONS & RESEARCH // 25 TOP: STEREOVIEW PHOTO ACQUIRED BY SHI IN 2013. IT’S LABELED “FORT WRANGELL, INDIAN VILLAGE” AND DATED TO 1868. IMAGE TAKEN BY EADWARD MUYBRIDGE, WHO IS LIKELY THE FIRST PERSON TO EVER PHOTOGRAPH SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVES. ABOVE AND RIGHT: ART ACQUIRED IN 2013 INCLUDES A KILLER WHALE BRACELET BY AMOS WALLACE AND A CHILKAT WEAVING BY SHAADOO’TLAA.

26 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT including an old spruce root hat likely made by a Haida weaver. The hat is dated to 1900 or earlier and is believed to be of Haida origin because it has a “frog’s back” design—a recognizable Haida weaving method that was incorporated to make pieces feel bumpy, like a frog’s back. The donor, former Alaskan Monica Wyatt, first saw the hat at a Seattle gallery, and decided to buy it and donate it to SHI for use at the Walter Soboleff Center. “She paid a significant amount of money to return this remarkable hat to the MONICA WYATT OF CALIFORNIA SAW THIS OLD HAIDA HAT Native people of Southeast Alaska,” said IN A GALLERY AND DECIDED TO BUY IT TO ADD TO SHI’S SHI President Rosita Worl, noting it’s clear, COLLECTIONS. SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE OPPOSITE upon examining the piece, that the weaver PAGE TO READ A NEWS STORY ABOUT THIS GIFT! was highly skilled. “We are so grateful for this. Now our weavers will be able to learn this technique by coming to us and studying the hat.” The institute also continued to amass archival collections, and in 2013, SHI acquired hundreds of recordings, photographs, and manuscript papers. One significant photo collected in 2013 was taken in 1868 by Eadward Muybridge, who was likely the first person to ever photograph Southeast Alaska Natives. The image (opposite page) shows six Tlingit individuals standing in front of Wrangell Indian Village. SHI also acquired eleven masterpieces of Northwest Coast art for its collections, including a stunning Killer Whale bracelet made by the late Tlingit artist Amos Wallace and a SCAN TO READ A NEWS STORY Chilkat weaving made by the award-winning, Tlingit artist ABOUT THE OLD HAIDA HAT Shaadoo’tlaa. Her piece won Best of Show in the Washington DONATED TO SHI State Historical Society’s 2013 art competition. BY MONICA WYATT!

COLLECTIONS & RESEARCH // 27 JUNEAU LIONS CLUB PRESENTATION OF A DONATION TO HELP BUILD THE WALTER SOBOLEFF CENTER IN 2013. FROM LEFT: LOUISE KADINGER, GENY DEL ROSARIO, BYRON MALLOTT, STEVE BRADNER, JAN BURKE, AND TED BURKE. FOREGROUND: A MODEL OF THE CENTER.

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Sealaska Heritage Institute is a nonprofit organization and relies on public funds and private donations to provide programs for the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian, scholars, and the general public. FROM LEFT: DOYON PRESIDENT AND CEO AARON The institute is a 501(c)(3) organization SCHUTT, SHI PRESIDENT ROSITA WORL, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE CHAIR BYRON and all contributions are tax deductible. SHI MALLOTT WITH A $100,000 CHECK FROM DOYON gratefully acknowledges our 2013 donors: SLATED FOR THE WALTER SOBOLEFF CENTER.

$100,000 and up • Administration for Native Americans, • Doyon, LLC Social and Economic Development • M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Strategies • National Endowment for the Arts • Alaska Native Education Program (Artworks) • Anonymous • Rasmuson Foundation • ArtPlace America • Sealaska • City and borough of Juneau • State of Alaska

$10,000–$99,999 • Anthony and Amanda Mallott • Museums Alaska Art Acquisition Fund • Barney Gottstein • National Cooperative Bank, in memory • Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation of Clarence Jackson • David A. Boxley and Zach Boxley • National Park Service • Fred Bemis • National Science Foundation • Institute of Museum and Library • Nicholas Galanin Services • Preston Singletary • Juneau Lions Club • Robert Davidson • Mary and Chris McNeil • Wells Fargo

DONORS // 29 $5,000–$9,999 • Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska • Louise Kadinger Native Sisterhood • Monica Wyatt • Brian Wallace • Simpson Tillinghast, Sorensen & • Carolyn Kleefeld Sheehan, P.C. • David R. Boxley • Steven Brown • Duane Bosch • Tanis Maria Seiltin • Juneau Arts and Humanities Council • TJ Young

$1,000–$4,999 • Alison Bremner • Evelyn Vanderhoop • Alaska Humanities Forum • First Alaskans Institute • Alaska State Council on the Arts • George Gardner • Archie Cavanaugh • GTS Group • Arthur J Gallagher & Co. • Holly Churchill-Burns • Behrends Mechanical, Inc. • Huna Heritage Foundation • Boyer Towing • IBEW 1547 • Bruce Botelho • James Johnson • Byron and Toni Mallott, in memory of • Jean Saul Walter Soboleff and Clarence Jackson • Joe Young • Cadiente Family • KPMG LLP • Celeste Worl • Larry McNeil • Central Council of the Tlingit and • Lee Kadinger Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska • Managed Business Solutions • Chatham Electric • Mary Miller • Chloe French • Michael Dangeli • Chuck Smythe • Nicole Hallingstad and Kevin • ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. Henrickson • Corey Stein • Nora Marks Dauenhauer • Da-ka-heen Mehner • Perkins Coie Charitable Foundation • Dawson Construction, Inc. • Phoenix Logging Company, Leo • Delores Churchill Gellings and Linda Lewis • Elizabeth and Gordon Evans • Pyramid Communications • Ethel Lund • Raven Radio, KCAW

30 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT • Richard Dauenhauer • Scott Jensen • Ron, Sherri and Forrest Wolfe, in • Shgen George memory of Hunter Wolfe • Sonya Kelliher-Combs • Ronnie Fairbanks • Timber Vavalis • Rosita Worl • Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing • Russell Dick and Brenda Edwards, in Authority memory of Albert W. Dick • Vivian Benson • Samuel Landol • Zachary Knapp

Up to $999 • Adele Hamey • Andrew C. Williams • Adeline DeCastro • Angel Knox • Agnes Borden, in memory of Andrew • Angela Kroll Makaily • Ann Wilson • Albert Frank, in memory of Albert C. • Anne Johnson, in memory of Dana E. Frank, Jr. Kitka • Aldona Jonaitis • Annette Thompson, in memory of Jesie • Alex Lightle Eyon and Edna Haaseth • Alfred Brostrom • Anonymous • Alfred Gray • Anthony Mallott • Alice Bugni • Anthony Strong • Alicia Belardi • Antoinette Kahklen-Hoffman, in • Alisa St Clair, in memory of Ella St. memory of Joseph and Vivian Kahklen Clair • Antone Araujo, in memory of Clarence • Alison Bremner Jackson • Aliza Tompkins • April Laktonen Counceller • Allie High • Arlene Flores, in memory of Francis A. • Alysia Rosario Flores • Amanda Bremner Porter, in memory of • Arlene Henry, in memory of Jennie Nathan Harry Bremner White Dick • Amber Beardslee • Arlene Tripp • Amy Love • Arlene Willard • Andrew Beierly • Arnold Jones

31 • Arnold Walker, in memory of Jonathan • Bradley Fluetsch, in memory of Lucille • Arthur Cummings, in memory of Verna Louise Bradley Fluetsch M. Cummings • Brenda Jack, in memory of Elizabeth J. • Ashley Anderson, in memory of Jack “Beth” Patricia Moore • Brent Weathers • Ashley Conner • Bret Miller • Audrey Fields • Brian Beard • August Schultz • Brittany Dickson • Aurora Lehr • Bruce Jones • Barbara Bird, in memory of Margaret • Bruce Kelley, in memory of Henry Burgess Bird Denny, Jr. • Barbara Blake • Byron Mallott, in memory of Clarence • Barbara Chittenden, in memory of Jackson Frances Craig • Candace Sumner Dani • Barbara Churchill, in memory of Harry • Carl Phillips L. Churchill • Carlos Didrickson, in memory of Mary • Barbara Halseth Nancy Cooday-Didrickson • Barbara Thurston • Carmaleeda Estrada • Barbara Yugulis, in memory of Gabriel • Carmel Walder, in memory of Dorothy Ruff Parish • Beckie Etukeok • Carmelita Walter, in memory of Dolly • Benjamin Brown Marie Walter Rait • Benjamin Mallott • Carol Aceveda, in memory of Manuel • Benjamin Schultz, in memory of A. Aceveda Wilamena Schultz • Carol Borchers • Berniece Helton • Carol Dixon • Bessie and Bonar Cooley • Carol Dudnick • Betty Skartvedt • Carol Malnick • Beverly Anderson • Carol Watts, in memory of Beulah and • Bill and Cindy Bennett Charles Metz • Bob and Ginny Martin • Carol Williams, in memory of • Bohnert Conway Yeidukdudei • Bonnie Freeman, in memory of • Carole Grant, in memory of Thomas Elizabeth Shoote Grant and Herb Grant

32 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT • Caroline Bashon, in memory of Mary • Christina Tassell Rose Lawson Sanders • Christopher Sargent, in memory of • Caroline Powell Elsie “Sue” Sargent • Carolyn Heersema • Clara Benson, in memory of Benjamin • Caron Clay Jack Benson, Sr. • Carrie Sykes • Clara Harris, in memory of Clara Sue • Cassandra Bulard Wilson • Cathleen Nevers, in memory of John • Clarissa Rizal and Barbara Sage • Claude Cowart • Catrina Mitchell, in memory of Murlin • Claudette Curtis “Mike” Everson • Claudia Gregory, in memory of Rose • Cavan Dick, in memory of Albert W. Pearl Hollywood Sawyer Dick • Connie Lambert • Ceasar Fernandez • Conrad Brown • Chad Strong, in memory of Agnes • Constance Mason Strong and Albert Paddy • Consuelo Parham • Charles Beck, in memory of Sandra • Corey Stein Riley • Corrine Garza, in memory of Myrna • Charles Didrickson, in memory of Garza Mary Nancy Cooday • Craig Weisner • Charles Spall, C.I.A. Inc. • Crystal Rogers • Cheri Johansen • Crystal Stoner, in memory of Terri E. • Cheri Lee-Sloss Schomer • Cherie Booth • Crytal Worl • Cheryl Lascurain, in memory of • Curtis Neucklavok Edward Ellingson • Dale Jones, in memory of Clarence R. • Chester Miyasato Jones • Chloe French • Daniel Feeny • Chris McNeil, in memory of Judson L. • Daniel Johnson Brown • Daniel Silva • Christian and Brandon Gomez • Daphne Wright • Christina Dick, in memory of Albert • Darcie Snell William Dick • David Baines • Christina Eriksen • David Booth, in memory of Verena

DONORS // 33 Sarah Booth • Dermott Howard, in memory of Mike • David Douglas Everson • David Hill, in memory of Mary Marks • Desmona Stevick • David Howard • Destiny Charles, in memory of Powell • David Lawrence, in memory of Edwin W. Charles Baronivich • Diana Kodad, in memory of Lucy • David Light, Jr. James-Aesquivel • David Oehler • Diane Purvis • David Petruska, in memory of Judith • Diane Smith, in memory of Elizabeth M. Sauer-Petruska Kenneday Heide • David Stallings • Dixie Hutchinson • David Weathers, in memory of Frank • Donald Brown and Annie James • Donald Gregory • David Zertuche • Donald James • Davina Cole • Donald Kasbohm, in memory of John • Dawn Norton, in memory of Catherine F. Kasbohm Fontaine • Donelle Everson, in memory of Murlin • Dawn Young “Mike” Everson, former Sealaska • Dean Krontz, in memory of Marty Director (Martha) Kasko • Donna Barger • Deborah Cleland, in memory of Frank • Donna Drake, in memory of Doris and Emma Williams Nicoletti • Deborah Leaks, in memory of Lydia • Donna Knight Elliott, Williams, Judson • Donna Maki • Debra Bolanos, in memory of John H. • Donna Tennison, in memory of Edith Boland, Sr. Rener • Debra McCormack • Dora Jacobson • Deena LaRue and Leighton Zarazua • Douglas Johnson • Deena Russo • Eagle Capital Management, LLC • Delbert Hopper • Edna Peters, in memory of Irving and • Delfin Cesar, in memory of Mary Cesar Mabel Undudruk • Denise Hardesty • Edward Hamblet, in memory of Joseph • Derek Duncan, in memory of Manuel E. Hamblet Aceveda • Edward K. Thomas

34 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT • Edward Kalkins Frank, Sr. • Edward Melhart • Ethel Willis • Edward Mercado • Eva Bradley, in memory of Esther Usry • Edward Peele • Faulkner Banfield • Edward Sarabia • Fausto Paulo • Eileen Neligan • Fawn Arriola • Einar Haaseth, in memory of Michael • Feliciana Monares B. Haaseth • Florence Moore, in memory of John E. • Elaine Kookesh, in memory of Grampa Olofson Walter Soboleff • Frances Cummings, in memory of • Elana Cranston Archie W. Demmert, Sr. • Eleanor Dailey, in memory of Arvis M. • Francisco Gloria Dailey • Frank Katasse • Elgee Rehfeld Mertz, in memory of • Frank Murphy Clarence Jackson • Franklin Churchill, in memory of • Elizabeth Carle, in memory of Edward Patrick Churchill, Sr. Charlotte Ann Gannon-Buchanan • Fred Fulgencio • Elizabeth Medicine Crow • Frederick Olsen, in memory of • Ella Hollywood, in memory of William Margaret Jones Irvine Olsen James Hollywood 3rd • Fredrick Williams, in memory of Jack • Emily Moore Dempsey Williams • Emma Frost • Gabrielle Vance • Emmanuel Vera • Gail Dabaluz • Eric Anderstrom • Garth Stein, in memory of Mary • Eric Mittleider, in memory of Anastasia Ferguson Mae Baker • Genevieve Schmidt, in memory of • Erica Demmert Charlotte Underwood • ERISA Compliance Associates, LLC • George Bennett • Erling Skaflestad • George Walters, in memory of • Erwin Anselm Elizabeth Kitka Walters • Esteban Demmert • George Yeltatzie • Estella Clark, in memory of Carolyn • Georgiana Gauthier Sue Clark • Gerald Slover, in memory of Karen • Ethan Nickolai, in memory of Oscar Lerma

DONORS // 35 • Gerald Smetzer • Hope Farmer, in memory of Tina • Geri Lindemann Marie Newman • Germaine Hudson • Ian Dutton • Gerry Smith • Ian Ross • Gillian Havrilla • Ida Halm • Gloria Greene • Irene Herd, in memory of Elena • Gordon Greenwald, in memory of Lekanoff Elsie Greenwald • Irene Lampe, in memory of Irene • Grace Hawkins Sarbia Lampe • Grant Kinney • Irene Shea • Grant Writers, LLC • Irene Shuler • Gretchen Roundy • Iris O’Neil • Hannah Lindoff • Irma Hutchinson, in memory of Dawn • Hannah McCullough Hutchinson • Hannahlynn Kadinger • Irving Wright • Harlan Johnson • Isaac Cadiente • Harmony Hoss • Isabel Chulik, in memory of Paul • Harold Martin Chulik • Harris Skillie, in memory of Albert • Ishmael Hope Edenshaw Skillie • Jack Austin • Harry Samato, in memory of Asa • Jack Kato, in memory of Leonard Kato, Matthew Samato Sr. • Hazel Tumulak, in memory of Ray • Jackie Kodwat, in memory of Byron Smith Dean Kodwat • Heather Heersema • Jackie Kookesh • Helen Marks, in memory of Yvonne • Jacob Isaacs Marie Decker • Jacqueline Gray • Helen Rodriguez, in memory of • Jacqueline Johnson, in memory of Jean Clarence Jackson • Jacquelyn Rogers • Helena Lord, in memory of Gilbert • Jacquline Abbott Lord III • Jade Araujo, in memory of Clarence • Henrietta Hoyt, in memory of Patrick Jackson Hoyt • Jaeleen Araujo, in memory of Clarence • Hilary Martin Jackson

36 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT • Jaime Provencio, in memory of Evelyn • Jedediah Nielsen Smith-Mother and friend • Jeffery Bernhardt • James Abada O’Malley • Jeffery Lyons • James Hensey • Jeffrey Elisoff • James Llanos • Jeffrey Moran • James Owen • Jenni Boyd • James Shewbert • Jennifer Dailey, in memory of Gladys J. • James Simmons Burkhart • James Sund • Jenny Bueing • James Walton, in memory of James • Jeremiah Blair Walton • Jeremy Strong • James Yeltatzie • Jerome Abbott • Jamiann Hasselquisst • Jerrod Galanin • Jamie Archibald, in memory of Pauline • Jerry Knapp Rinehart • Jessica Clarke, in memory of Nellie R. • Jamie Kelly Clarke • Janice and Edward Hotch • Jessica Peredo • Janice Heaton-Sheufelt, in memory of • Jill Nolan Corrine Heaton • Joan and Marx Sterne • Janice Hotch • Joan Lewis, in memory of Mable • Janice Shafer Didrickson • Jason and Izabele Fujioka • Joann George • Jason Brune • Joann Morrison • Jason Hernandez • Joanne Triggs • Jean Vavalis, in memory of Alice Vavalis • Jodi Mitchell • Jeane Breinig, in memory of Louis Leer • Joe Nelson Jones and Anna Frank • Joel Jones • Jeane Breinig, in memory of Christian • Joelle Angel L. Coburn • Johan Dybdahl, in memory of Liv Gray • Jeanetta Weedman, in memory of • Johanna Hotch Duane Corbet Weedman • Johanna Mitchell, in memory of • Jeanette Lumsden Eleanor John • Jeanne Berretta, in memory of Perry C. • John Bird, in memory of Sampson Smith George Bird, Jr.

DONORS // 37 • John Castillo, in memory of Alice Mae • Judith Ramos Castillo • Judy Tabafunda, in memory of Bessie • John Dexter Paddock and Georginia James • John Gubatayao, in memory of Ruby • Juella Sparks, in memory of Kenneth Gubatayao Goodrich • John Hawkins • Julia Burlison, in memory of Mendora • John Phipps Swetzof • John Samuelson • Julia Williams • John Smith • Julie Decker • Jon Duncan • Karen Giroux, in memory of Nick • Jonathon Howard, in memory of Eli Belkoff Howard • Karen Lauth • Jordan Phillips • KariLee Metz-Jabalde • Joseph Drellishak • Karissa Demmert, in memory of • Joseph Emery, in memory of Rita A. William Demmert, Jr. Mellow • Karla Starbard, in memory of • Joseph Nelson Christopher David Thibodeau • Joseph Orazio, in memory of • Kate and Neil Slotnick Marguerite Feri Orazio Hale • Katerine Bowers • Joseph Ross, in memory of Frank Ross • Katherine Capozzi • Josephine Guthrie, in memory of • Kathleen Warden Gladys Gunderson • Kathryn Hoyt, in memory of Dawn • Josephine Johnson Hutchinson • Josh and Mischa Jackson, in memory of • Kathryn Kolkhorst Ruddy baby Brandy R. Jackson • Kathy Dye and Brad Fluetsch • Joshua Krontz, in memory of Marty • Kathy Pierre, in memory of Betty (Martha) Kashko Pierre • Joyce Baldwin, in memory of Janet • Keagan Hassellquist Kennedy Duncan • Kelly Francom • Joyce Freiberg • Kelly Greene • Joyce Thomas • Ken Marl, Jr. • Judith Andrist, in memory of Jessie • Kendall Jackson Leask Hunter • Kenneth Lewis • Judith Mason • Kenneth Morris

38 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT • Kenneth Roath Benjamin John Peterson • Kevin Ramey, in memory of Alice • Lena Jacobs, in memory of Harold Ridley Geoffrey Campbell • Kimberly Macloud, in memory of • Lena Moon Matilda Katherine Holst French • Leo Fawcett • Kimen Metzger • Leona Santiago • Kirsten Eames • Leonard Kato, in memory of Leonard • Konnay Franklet Kato • Korrie Tyler • Letitia Benson, in memory of Richard • Kristi Kookesh Rinehart, Sr. • Kristine Rice • Lewis Zastrow • Kristopher Ahlen • Liana Charley, in memory of Gary • Kurtis Stuckey Charley • Kyle Morris • Lillian Worl, in memory of Clarence • Lance Peterson, in memory of Alfreda Jackson Peterson • Linda Belarde • Larry Davis • Linda Borbridge • Larry Sanders • Linda Wynne, in memory of Marty • Larry Sanders, Sr. Kasko • Laura Achee • Lindsey Hershey • Laurie Christomos, in memory of • Linnea Beierly, in memory of Robert Lawrence W. Christomos, Sr. Paul Beierly, Jr. • Laurie Schumacher, in memory of • Lisa Burch Isabella Brady • Lisa Dundas, in memory of Grant • Laverne Wise Family • Lavina Guy, in memory of Nathan • Lisa Grogan, in memory of Joseph Harry Bremner Fern Stack-Welfare • Leanne Wacker • Lisa Marie Long • Lee Breinig, in memory of Perry • Lloyd Goodrich, in memory of Ken Coburn Goodrich • Lee Pointer • Lloyd Goodrich, in memory of • Leiani Eiford, in memory of Eugene Kenneth Goodrich Robert William Nichols • Lois Chichinoff Thadei, LLC • Leilani Halvorsen, in memory of James • Lois Chichnoff Thadei

DONORS // 39 • Lorena Huteson, in memory of James • Marlee Clark E. Hutesen • Marlene Johnson • Loretta Ness, in memory of Charlie and • Martha Easter-Wells Annie Joseph • Martin Environmental • Lori Stedman • Martin Johnson • Lou Hillman, in memory of George • Mary Kittleson Hillman • Mary Macnaughton • Louise Bradley, in memory of Margaret • Mary Michna Edna and Thomas William Nauska • Mary Ratliff, in memory of Lorene M. • Louise Kadinger, in memory of Hess Beatrice Knudson • Mary Secrest, in memory of Patrick C. • Lucille Torvend Gillen • Lucinda Leask • Mary Valentine • Madalena Peterson, in memory of • Matthew Krueger Roseline J. Gerber • Maxine Richert, in memory of • Madeline Brainard, in memory of Alma Constance Paddock Villarma • Maya Araujo, in memory of Clarence • Madeline Gordon Jackson • Madeline Soboleff Levy • Melanie Greer, in memory of Ella June • Mamie Miller, in memory of Mt. Frankson Edgecumbe School • Melanie Reeder • Marena Willard • Melissa Kookesh • Margaret Bueing • Melody Kosler • Margaret Detemple • Merle Andersen • Margaret Kaleak, in memory of Helen • Michael Bocatch, in memory of Kaleak Raymond Constatine Bocatch • Margaret Nelson • Michael Browne • Maria Larsen • Michael Douglas • Mariah Kadinger • Michael Hoyt, in memory of • Marie Beasley Aak’wtaatseen Patrick John Hoyt • Marie Olson • Michael James • Marilyn Wilson, in memory of Paul • Michael Kadinger Wilson, Jr. • Michael Karras, in memory of • Marisa Heckman Georgina Dapcevich

40 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT • Michael Lawrence Hallingstad • Michael Miller • Noah Gray, in memory of Kathy Lou • Michael O’Connell Ariel • Michael Obert • Norma Hollis, in memory of P.B. and • Michaele Tavares, in memory of Precious Michael D. Tavares • Norma Perkins • Michele Metz • Olga Simpson • Michelle Courtemanche • Oscar Williams • Milton DeAsis, in memory of Sam • Pamela Watson, in memory of Colleen DeAsis Lykken • Mindi Miller • Patricia Alexander, in memory of • Miranda Worl Harriet and Lester Roberts • Mitchell Martin, in memory of Kathrine • Patricia Parris, in memory of Rae Rita Martin Sowle • Mollie Szydlowski, in memory of Edrie • Patricia Richey, in memory of Alice Eunice Hooten Hillman • Monica Harmon • Patricia Rosson, in memory of Dawn • Monique Tow Hutchinson • Morgan Howard • Patrick Anderson • Morgan Stevenson • Patrick Boland, in memory of James • Murna Allen Michael Boland • Myrna Allen • Patrick Hamilton, in memory of Gilbert • Nadine Howard and Martha Hamilton • Nadine Price, in memory of Warren G. • Paul Smith Price • Paul Weston, in memory of Dora Marie • Nancy Barnes, in memory of Anna May Styles Benson-Barnes • Paula Kitka • Nancy Keen, in memory of Donald • Peter Schaeffer, in memory of Lewis P. Keen, Jr. Brooks • Natalia Carlson, in memory of John W. • Peter Williams Carlson • Phillip Maschke • Nellie Knapp • Priscilla Steele • Nels Lawson • Ptarmica Garnick, in memory of • Nicole Hallingstad, in memory of Amy Judson Brown

DONORS // 41 • Racheal Milne, in memory of • Rick W. Jones Whitefeather Milne/Sarah Peele • Rico Worl • Ralph Mackie • Rob and Laurie Hoyt • Ramona Scott • Rob Hoyt, in memory of James and • Randall Kimball, in memory of Phyllis Louise Bradley Edenshaw Kimball • Robert Bennett • Randy Wanamaker • Robert Boynton • Rashelle Gallegos • Robert Crane, in memory of Bonita M. • Raymond Wilson, in memory of John Crane and Olga Wilson, Sr. • Robert Durgan • Regina Clemons • Robert Kerstetter • Reginald Peterson, in memory of • Robert King Clarence Jackson and Walter Soboleff • Robert Murphy • Renee Kitka, in memory of Sonny • Robert Starbard Enloe • Robert Walters, in memory of Elizabeth • Rhonda Shumway-Luna, in memory of Kitka Walters Hazel Shumway • Roberta Cantrell • Ricardo Pintado, in memory of Suzie • Roberta Gulledge Gubatayao • Roberta Oberg, in memory of Clara G. • Ricardo Worl Peratrovich • Richard Cole • Roberta Wilcox, in memory of Walter • Richard Hansen C. Myers • Richard Kilmer • Robin Deal • Richard Lawson, in memory of Carla • Robin Gage, in memory of Carol Shold Ann Hunt (Kito) • Richard Potolicchio, in memory of Joan • Robin Gallagher, in memory of Matilda Potolicchio Paul • Richard Rinehart, in memory of • Robin Waldron, in memory of Norma Richard Rinehart, Sr. Sharclane Rockwood • Richard Rose • Robyn Ninefeldt • Richard Tagaban • Rodney Phipps, in memory of Anthony • Richard Wilkin Phipps • Rick Krontz, in memory of Marty • Roger McKinley (Martha) Kasko • Roger Ness, in memory of Charlie and

42 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Annie Joseph • Savannah Jackson • Ronald Shewbert, in memory of Collin • Scott Angus, in memory of Vera Shewbert Malcomb • Ronald Williams • Shania Murphy • Roosevelt Randall, in memory of • Shannon Fluetsch, in memory of Elizabeth ann Randall Lucille L. Fluetsch • Rory Stitt • Shannon Partin, in memory of Dawn • Rose Natkong, in memory of Kennith Hutchinson-Stevens David Natkong • Sharity Sommer • Rose Scott • Sharon Kristovich Dawson, in memory • Rosemary Mill of Elizabeth Kristorich • Rosita Worl, in memory of Johnny • Sharon Snook Bob, in memory of Marks Thomas Snook • Roy Martin • Sharon Spencer, in memory of Patricia • Russell Dick, in memory of Albert W. May Mallott Dick • Shea Jackson, in memory of Samuel • Ruth Demmert Jackson, Jr. • Ruth Maslowski • Sheila Fluetsch, in memory of Lucille • Sally Kookesh, in memory of Dr. Louise Bradley Fluetsch Walter A. Soboleff • Sheryl Contreras • Sally Schlichting • Shirley Gray, in memory of Nick H. • Sally Willard Gray • Samuel Hamilton, in memory of Donna • Shirley Robles Baptista • Shirley Yocum • Samuel Sheakley • Shirrilane Ruth • Sandra Ferguson in memory of Steele • Shungukeidí Ferguson and Thorne Ferguson, Sr. • Sidney Edenshaw, in memory of • Sandra Kuhnau, in memory of Rose Clarence Jackson Marie Garber • Sonya Smith • Sandy Samaniego • Soren Rinehart, in memory of Richard • Sarah Asper-Smith Rinehart, Sr. • Sarah Dybdahl, in memory of Arthur • Stacy Masqua Demmert, Sr. • Stephan Flores, in memory of Francis • Sarah Haube Albert Flores

DONORS // 43 • Stephanie Frank • Tate London • Stephanie Guanzon, in memory of • Teasha Chancey, in memory of Darlene Daisy Guanzon/Hansen Ann Ambrosia • Stephanie Tripp • Tecumseh Roberts Strong, in memory • Stephen Hudson, in memory of Fred of Harriett H. Roberts Bolton • Terrance Ozanich, in memory of Carol • Stephen Langdon M. Peters • Stephen Smeltzer, in memory of Ernest • Terri Adams S. Smeltzer • Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson • Steven Demmert, in memory of L. • Tevin Dick, in memory of Albert W. Embert Demmert Dick • Steven Quinn • Theodore Demmert, in memory of Bill • Steven Stivers Demmert • Steven Watson • Thomas Crane, in memory of Bonita • Susan Anderson, in memory of Elvin Margaret Crane Al Sahlinger • Thomas Harris, in memory of Esther • Susan Andrianoff Shea • Susan Bell and Bob Koenitzer • Thomas Lidot, in memory of Ruth • Susan Miller, in memory of Lawrence Kasko William Christomos, Sr. • Thomas Lyons • Susan Wylie • Thomas See, in memory of Tom See, • Suzanne Leverett, in memory of Neil Sr. and Lillian Grant • Thomas Thornton • Suzi Jones • Thomas Yester • Sylvia Dalton • Tia Simmons • Tabitha Faber, in memory of Albert • Tianna Thomas, in memory of Kirk Charles Frank, Jr. Arnold Thomas • Tamara Meyer, in memory of Mavis • Tiara Light, in memory of Louise Light Martha Triplett • Timothy Van Horn • Tamera Chavarria • Timothy Vera, in memory of Paul L. • Tana Bell, in memory of Helen James Edwards Bell • Todd Antioquia, in memory of Daisy • Tara Erickson Myrick • Tara Lucas • Tom Wagner

44 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT • Tommy Burns, in memory of Bill Burns • Walter E. Johns, Jr. • Tonia Swink • Walter Woods • Tonya Dumville, in memory of Dana • Wayne Jackson Elizabeth Kitka (Kaax’ asa.oo) • Wendy Cogley, in memory of Benjamin • Trevor Morris L. See, Jr. • Tria Bowers • Wendy Glidmann, in memory of Edith • Tyler Frisby Forbes Elyda Museth • Valarie Veler, in memory of Edith Bean • William Hammer and Katherine Mills • William Hansen • Valerie Wilson • William Littlefield, in memory of • Vanessa Booth, in memory of Joe and Robert James Littlefield, Jr. Dorothy Demmert • William Paddock, in memory of Ray • Vaughn Storm Paddock, Sr. • Vera Starbard • William Schultz • Vernon Thomas • William Seward • Verstovia Judy, in memory of Larry • William Thomas Mark Judy • William Troeppl, in memory of Thelma • Victoria Canul-Dunne, in memory of Troeppl Grace Canal and Bessie Visaya • William Wilson, in memory of Janice • Victoria Craddick April Bean • Virginia Brelsford • Wilma Fergestrom, in memory of • Virginia Campbell Juanita Pelagalli • Virginia Fox, in memory of Matilda • Wilma Leslie Kushnick • Wyatt Harvey, in memory of Thomas • Virginia Starr, in memory of David Paddock, Sr. Knapp • X’enui • Vivian Gouge, in memory of Sharon • X’unei Walker • Yvonne Martin, in memory of Philip • Voshte Gustafson, in memory of Larry Martin Demmert • Zina Ballard, in memory of Patricia • Wallace Marvin, in memory of Carl Jane Casey Ballard Williams, Frances Marvin, and Charlotte Duncan

DONORS // 45 Total # of donors: 832

SHI Programs, 2013 // No. of People Served

Our Cultural Landscape (cultural orientations) 941 UAS Training (cultural orientations) 42 Opening the Gate (art in math program) 41 Tlingit Language Mentor-Apprentice Program 22 Scholarship Outreach 62 Scholarship Awards 354 Latseen Hoop Camps 29 Latseen Leadership Academy 54 Jineit Art Academy (workshops, teacher training) 252 Sustainable Art Program 170 Gajaa Hit 5 Lecture Series 528 Collections and Research (outreach and lectures) 177 Collections and Research (patrons) 2,520 Council of Traditional Scholars 7 National Science Foundation Language Project 5 Art and Ethnography Exhibits 275 Walter Soboleff Center 80

TOTAL 5,564

46 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIALS

The year 2013 brought our final push to raise funds for the Walter Soboleff Center SHI received an award of $1,250,000 from the Rasmuson Foundation, with a promise to award the last $250,000 if the institute raised that amount in matching funds. We were able to raise the matching funds and more in 2013 through contributions by organizations such as M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, ArtPlace, Doyon, LLC, Wells Fargo, Juneau Lions Club, and the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation. We also received donations from hundreds of individuals. In total, more than 830 grantors, businesses, foundations, and individuals contributed to SHI in 2013. In addition to the center, many organizations supported our arts program, including the National Endowment for the Arts, which gave $150,000 to help fund construction of two totem poles in Juneau, and the Museums Alaska Art Acquisition Fund, which contributed $35,000 toward purchase of new art for SHI’s ethnographic collection. The Alaska Native Education Program continued funding for a program to teach kids math through Native art. In 2013, SHI raised $8.4 million in grants, revenues and sales, supplementing Sealaska’s contribution and in-kind services of $1.6 million to support SHI operations and programs. The funds that come to SHI are dispersed throughout the region and elsewhere. In total, the institute spent more than $8 million in 2013 on programs. That included more than $17 thousand in honoraria to elders and more than $347 thousand to contractors. SHI employed 22 employees, who earned more than $1.4 million in wages and benefits. And, in 2013, more than 5,500 people participated in our programs and projects (see table, opposite page).

FINANCIALS // 47 Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012 (Summary Financial Statement—compiled from audited report)

2012

Unrestricted

Revenues and Support Contributions and Grants 2,831,062 Sales, Dues and Fees 204,274 Total Investment Income/(Loss) 3,346 Net Assets Released from Restrictions 22,762 Total Revenues and Support and Net Assets Released from Restrictions 3,061,444

Expenses Program Services 1,486,728 Support Services Management and General 1,326,464 Resource Development 239,406 Total Expenses 3,052,598

Change in Net Assets 8,846

Net Assets, Beginning of Year Endowments - Other Net Assets 3,012,847 Total Net Assets, December 31, 2011 3,012,847 Net Assets, End of Year Endowments - Other Net Assets 3,021,693 Total Net Assets, December 31, 2012 3,021,693

48 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 48 49 Temporarily Permanently restricted restricted Total

128,388 - 2,959,450 - 204,274 12,248 - 15,594 (22,762) - -

117,874 - 3,179,318

- - 1,486,728 - - - - - 1,326,464 - - 239,406 - - 3,052,598

117,874 - 126,720

110,845 100,000 210,845 88,709 91,000 3,192,556 199,554 191,000 3,403,401

115,506 100,000 215,506 201,922 91,000 3,314,615 317,428 191,000 3,530,121

48 49 FINANCIALS // 49 TOP: SOME MEMBERS OF SHI’S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. RIGHT: COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL SCHOLARS MEMBERS GEORGE RAMOS AND PAUL MARKS (SEATED). ABOVE: NATHAN JACKSON AND DELORES CHURCHILL AT A NATIVE ARTIST COMMITTEE MEETING.

50 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD, COMMITTEES, & STAFF

Board of Trustees • Bill Clapp, Seattle International • Marlene Johnson, Chair Foundation, Founder • Robert Martin, Vice-Chair • Willie Hensley, First Alaskans Institute, • Joe Nelson, Secretary Chair • Shgen George • Reggie Joule, Northwest Arctic • Clarence Jackson Borough, Mayor • Ethel Lund • Julie Kitka, Alaska Federation of • Nancy Barnes Natives, President • Jeane Breinig • Sam Kito, Jr., Kito Inc. • Mike Miller • Sam Kito, III, KCS, LLC • Jerry Mackie, Jerry Mackie and Council of Traditional Scholars Associates • Clarence Jackson, Chair • Jacqueline Pata, National Congfress of • Ken Grant, Chair American Indians, Executive Director • Joe Hotch • Carlton Smith, The Carlton Smith • David Katzeek Company • Paul Marks • Gail Schubert, Bering Straits Native • George Ramos Corporation, President and CEO • Joe Zuboff • Preston Singletary, Artist • John Sund, Stellar North, LLC, Native Artist Committee President • Steve Brown • Delores Churchill Honorary Capital Campaign Committee • Nicholas Galanin • Senator Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senate • Nathan Jackson • Senator Mark Begich, U.S. Senate • Congressman Don Young, U.S. House Capital Campaign Committee of Representatives • Byron Mallott, Honorary Chair • Senator Dennis Egan, Alaska State • John Binkley, Alaska Cruise Association, Legislature President • Representative Beth Kerttula, Alaska • Bruce Botelho, Former Mayor of State Legislature Juneau • Representative Cathy Munoz, Alaska

BOARD, COMMITTEES, AND STAFF // 51 TRUSTEES, STAFF, AND INTERNS AT THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE WALTER SOBOLEFF CENTER. FRONT ROW: MICHAEL HOYT, MAKA MONTURE, CHRISTY ERIKSEN, CARMALEEDA ESTRADA, JULIA GREGORY, ROSITA WORL, ETHEL LUND, NANCY BARNES, MARLENE JOHNSON. MIDDLE ROW: ALBERT KOOKESH, JOE NELSON, JACKIE KOOKESH, SARAH DYBDAHL, MICHAEL OBERT, DOMINIC WATT, DONALD GREGORY, RICO WORL, CHARLES SMYTHE, LEE KADINGER. BACK ROW: SHAADOO’TLAA, KATHY DYE, DAVINA COLE, AND ISHMAEL HOPE.

52 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT State Legislature • Rachel Demarce, Education Program • Albert Kookesh, Sealaska Corporation, Assistant Chair • Sarah Dybdahl, Administrative Director • Robert Davidson, Artist • Kathy Dye, Media and Publications • Dan Monroe, Peabody Essex Museum, Director Director • Christy Eriksen, Media and Publications Associate Tináa Art Auction Committee • Carmaleeda Estrada, Development • Aldona Jonaitis, Chair Associate • Nancy Barnes • Donald Gregory, Administrative • Jenny Dawson Assistant • Russell Dick • Julia Gregory, Intern • Suzi Jones • Ishmael Hope, Archives Assistant • Denise Keron • Michael Hoyt, Scholarship • Albert Kookesh Administrator • Jerry Mackie • Teahonna James, Executive Assistant • Mandy Mallott • Zachary Jones, Archivist and • Margaret Nelson Collections Manager • John Williams • Lee Kadinger, Chief of Operations • Jackie Kookesh, Education Director Scholarship Committee • Maka Monture, Intern • Norton Gregory • Michael Obert, Administrative Assistant • Amanda Mallott • Sandy Samaniego, Senior Grant Specialist Staff • Shaadoo’tlaa, Arts Specialist • Dr. Rosita Worl, President • Dr. Chuck Smythe, History and Culture • Linda Belarde, Curriculum Specialist Director • Heather Clark, Administrative Assistant • Dominic Watt, Intern • Davina Cole, Arts Assistant • Rico Worl, Arts Director

BOARD, COMMITTEES, AND STAFF // 53 CLARENCE JACKSON SPEAKING AT CELEBRATION 2012 IN JUNEAU.

54 // 2013 ANNUAL REPORT FAREWELL

On January 31, 2013, our beloved trustee and traditional scholar, Clarence Jackson, Walked Into The Forest. Clarence was Tlingit of the Ch’áak’ (Eagle) moiety, Tsaagweidí (Killerwhale) clan of Kake, Alaska. His Tlingit names were Galtín, Asx’áak, Daa naawú, and Tá Gooch. Clarence Jackson’s grandmother gave him the name Galtín, a Tsaagweidí name. SEALASKA DIRECTORS MOURNING THE LOSS OF When he was three years old he was CLARENCE JACKSON. given the name Asx’áak (Between Trees), a Kaagwaantaan name. Then his Dakl’aweidí relatives gave him the name Daa naawú, a Tsaagweidí name. Later, Peter and Frank Jack gave him their uncle’s name, Tá Gooch (Sleeping Wolf), a Teikweidí name. Clarence served on Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Board of Trustees since it was founded in 1980 and as Chair of its Council of Traditional Scholars, a panel of elders and clan leaders who guide SHI on programs. He was invaluable and irreplaceable, as he generously shared his vast knowledge of the Tlingit language, history, and culture, said SHI President Rosita Worl. He was also a gentle man adept at using humor to reach people, she said. “Clarence was a Man of the People,” Worl said. “He walked among our People. His footsteps are embedded across our land. He travelled across our waters and the salmon and halibut gave themselves to him because he willingly shared SCAN TO WATCH CLARENCE with many. He laughed, joked, and told stories. He was a wise SPEAKING AT CELEBRATION 2012. man who could in a few words gently remind you that you could do better.”

FAREWELL // 55 SOME OF SHI’S STAFF POSING FOR A JUNEAU EMPIRE PHOTO ON “ROC YOUR MOCS” DAY. FROM LEFT: SHAADOO’TLAA, RACHAEL DEMARCE, MICHAEL HOYT, ROSITA WORL, AND SARAH DYBDAHL.

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