This interview, generously funded by the Rasmuson Foundation and conducted by Alice Qannik Glenn of Coffee & Quaq, delves into Barbara’s exploration of her family’s WWII internment story.

Originally from Atka, Barbara’s family was displaced to Angoon during the war. In 2022, Barbara traveled to Angoon to interview community members, uncovering pieces of her family’s history and reconnecting with a vital chapter of Alaska’s past. This powerful conversation highlights resilience, the importance of storytelling, and the ongoing journey to preserve and understand the histories of displaced Alaska Native communities.

This project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and created on Dena’ina Land consisted of two podcasting workshops. Held at Bettye Davis East High School and West High School in the Spring of 2023. Students learned the basic flow of podcast production from idea development, story structure, and sound design to field recording, interviewing, scripting, mixing, editing, and producing podcasts on topics of their choosing.

Madilynn, a West High School 9th grader, checks in with five friends about their art forms and the art pieces that inspire and speak to them.  Madilynn also shares her own art experiences and journey.

This project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and created on Dena’ina Land consisted of two podcasting workshops. Held at Bettye Davis East High School and West High School in the Spring of 2023. Students learned the basic flow of podcast production from idea development, story structure, and sound design to field recording, interviewing, scripting, mixing, editing, and producing podcasts on topics of their choosing.

Isabel is a senior at West High School, and she wants to know about teaching high schoolers.  Isabel interviews a long time teacher, and a first year teacher to access their insights into the heart of a teacher, and changes in teaching.

This project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and created on Dena’ina Land consisted of two podcasting workshops. Held at Bettye Davis East High School and West High School in the Spring of 2023. Students learned the basic flow of podcast production from idea development, story structure, and sound design to field recording, interviewing, scripting, mixing, editing, and producing podcasts on topics of their choosing.

Efrain, a junior at West High School, offers up “Give Me a Passion;  asking friends to share their passion. Efrain researched these passions for a week, then had more informed conversations about that passion.  This podcast takes a dive into a friend’s passion for K-Pop music.

This project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and created on Dena’ina Land consisted of two podcasting workshops. Held at Bettye Davis East High School and West High School in the Spring of 2023. Students learned the basic flow of podcast production from idea development, story structure, and sound design to field recording, interviewing, scripting, mixing, editing, and producing podcasts on topics of their choosing.

Daylin, West High School 9th grader, interviews West High teacher Mr. Berglund about growing up in Morocco. 

This project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and created on Dena’ina Land consisted of two podcasting workshops. Held at Bettye Davis East High School and West High School in the Spring of 2023. Students learned the basic flow of podcast production from idea development, story structure, and sound design to field recording, interviewing, scripting, mixing, editing, and producing podcasts on topics of their choosing.

Brooklyn is a Junior at West High School who enjoys the role playing Dungeons and Dragons game. With a group of friends, Brooklyn investigates the creativity of the battles, the journeys, and the characters of D & D experiences.

This project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and created on Dena’ina Land consisted of two podcasting workshops. Held at Bettye Davis East High School and West High School in the Spring of 2023. Students learned the basic flow of podcast production from idea development, story structure, and sound design to field recording, interviewing, scripting, mixing, editing, and producing podcasts on topics of their choosing.

Breea, a 9th grader at West High School, interviews Kendra and Josh about the Alaska State Archery Association- giving insights into youth archery in Alaska.

This project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and created on Dena’ina Land consisted of two podcasting workshops. Held at Bettye Davis East High School and West High School in the Spring of 2023. Students learned the basic flow of podcast production from idea development, story structure, and sound design to field recording, interviewing, scripting, mixing, editing, and producing podcasts on topics of their choosing.

West High School 12th grader Angel questions West High School SRO (School Resource Officer) Matt Fraize about how he became a police officer and how a police officer stays calm in stressful situations.

The Culture and Covid 19 Project took place on Sugpiaq land, and Kodiak youth documented their pandemic journey. The workshop was a partnership between the Kodiak History Museum, Rafael Bitanga, and Marie Acemah, Director of See Stories. The project was funded by the Alaska Community Foundation Social Justice Fund and the Charlotte Martin Foundation.

Joseph is in 10th grade. His podcast focuses on gaming, his favorite pastime — and how his feelings changed about it after COVID-19.

The Culture and Covid 19 Project took place on Sugpiaq land, and Kodiak youth documented their pandemic journey. The workshop was a partnership between the Kodiak History Museum, Rafael Bitanga, and Marie Acemah, Director of See Stories. The project was funded by the Alaska Community Foundation Social Justice Fund and the Charlotte Martin Foundation.

James is going into 9th grade. In his podcast, he embraces his Alutiiq heritage with help from Hannah Sholl, a local Alutiiq artist and educator. Together they explore the themes of historical trauma and cultural resilience, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on Alutiiq communities.