Our Grandparents' Teachings
'Our Grandparents' Teachings' is a monthly radio show to help keep Tlingit stories alive through storytelling and education. Join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. The radio version airs live on air the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW (KCAW.org) in Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Hosted by Daanax.ils’eik (Chuck Miller). Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW, Raven Radio.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
S1E12 - Episode 12-To Live a Good Life
Episode 12- To Live a Good Life
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) dives deep into an issue that faces all communities, substance abuse. Alcohol ha…
S1E11 - Episode 11 - We Are Our Grandfather's Abalone Earrings
Episode 11 - We Are Our Grandfather's Abalone Earrings
Join us for as we continue to explore the important impact that the Sitka Native Education Program (SNEP) has on the native youth in the Sitka A…
S1E10 - Episode 10 - Herring
Our Grandparent’s Teachings Episode 10 - Herring
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) talks with guests Ixt'ik' Eesh (Steve Johnson) & Kit Koon (Char…
S1E9 - Episode 9 - Clan Houses of Sitka
Our Grandparent’s Teachings Episode 9 - Clan Houses of Sitka
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) provides us with some insight about the Clan Houses…
S1E8 - Episode 8 - The Legacy of the Sitka Native Education Program
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) shares about the Sitka Native Education Program (SNEP) that was started in the 1970s. We will hear about the fou…
S1E7 - Episode 7 - After the Harvest
Episode 7- After the Harvest
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, our host Chuck Miller explains how winter fits into the cycle of Tlingit way of life. Autumn is for hard work during the …
S1E6 - Episode 6 - Origin Stories - “Will the Time Ever Come?”
Episode 6 - Origin Stories - “Will the Time Ever Come?”
In this episode of Our Grandparent’s Teachings, we will hear from Koowaayeik (Kathy Hope-Erickson) and her brother Gerry Hope as they share ab…
S1E5 - Episode 5 - Healing History: Alaska Day under a new lens
This episode of Our Grandparent’s Teaching's explores the Alaskan holiday of Reconciliation Day or otherwise known as Alaska Day on October 18th. This date commemorates the sale of Alaska from Russi…
S1E4 - Episode 4: Restorative Justice
This episode of Our Grandparents Teachings explores the concept of Restorative Justice. We hear our host, Daanax.ils’eik (Chuck Miller), share his experiences with Peacemaking Ceremonies and the imp…
S1E3 - Episode 3: Salmon
This episode of Our Grandparents' Teachings celebrates the summer harvest of Salmon, Xáat. We will hear from Herman Davis as he shares memories of salmon fishing over the years. Our host, Chuck Mill…
S1E2 - Episode 2: Strong Alaska Native Women
This episode explores the legacy of Alaska Native Women and the strength and leadership they have provided within mushing, politics, education and advocacy. We will hear from Sitka’s Crystal Duncan …
S1E1 - Episode 1: Storytelling
Welcome to the first episode of a new storytelling program produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW, Raven Radio. Daanax.ils’eik (Chuck Miller) will host “Our…