Carrying Our Culture
Growing up in Yakutat, learning Tlingit culture and language is part of life. This film explores the unique experiences of several tribal members from Yakutat, including fishing, gathering medicinal plants, subsistence foods, and community values.
In February 2024, See Stories led the “Power of Place” workshop with Middle School Students from Yakutat Middle School. Students reflected on the power of the place they call home- This program was made possible by funding from the National Park Service, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, and the Alaska Sate Council on the Arts Cultural Collaborations Grant.
Workshop Info
Power of Place, a youth media arts workshop taught in Yakutat, Alaska in 2024. This two-week digital storytelling workshop served 5th-12th grade students at the Title I school within the Yakutat School District. Student participants explored their connection to land and water-based ecosystems around the village of Yakutat, focusing on the ecological and cultural significance of these ecosystems. Students created films about the connection to the land, the significance of land for traditional subsistence and medicinal resources, and the cultural significance of local places and ecosystems.
More videos from this workshop:
Birds of Yakutat
This film explores the diverse bird species found in Yakutat, highlighting their significance from both a viewing, subsistence, and historical […]
Fishing and Trolling
This film explores the passion for gill netting and trolling in Yakutat, showcasing the deep connection between the community and […]
The Situk River
This film explores the importance of the Situk River, highlighting its role in both subsistence and history for the Yakutat […]
The Malaspina and Hubbard Glaciers
This film explores the Malaspina and Hubbard Glaciers, focusing on how glaciers in the Yakutat region have changed over time […]
Cannon Beach
This video explores the importance of Cannon Beach to the community of Yakutat, highlighting its cultural, economic, and environmental significance. […]
Mount St. Elias Dancers
This video highlights the Mount St. Elias Dancers and their role in connecting individuals to their cultural heritage through song […]
Yakutat’s Forests
In February 2024, See Stories led the “Power of Place” workshop with Middle School Students from Yakutat Middle School. Students […]
Lost River Estuary
This film examines the effects of the loss of the estuary river on the community of Yakutat. It highlights how […]
Land Acknowledgement
This video was filmed on Tlingit Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.