TRAINING SESSION – Motivational speaker Gene Tagaban of the Native Wellness Institute tells a story this afternoon at UAS Sitka Campus during a day-long training session for health professionals sponsored by Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services. Tagaban, who grew up in Southeast Alaska, is based in Tacoma and gives talks, workshops and performances nationwide. About 50 people attended today’s event. On Saturday Tagaban will lead a free workshop, called the Community Healing and Wellness Gathering, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at the Westmark Sitka. Contact Anna Schumacher at 966-9662 for information and registration. The events are being held as part of Native American Heritage Month. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Johnny W. Duncan Sr. Dies in Sitka at Age 77
Johnny Walter Duncan Sr.
Johnny Walter Duncan Sr., a longtime Sitka resident, died unexpectedly December 9, 2020, at the age of 77. He was at home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Johnny’s Tlingit name was Kaaldeiwtu Éesh. He was from the Kiks.ádi (Frog) clan, a child of the Killer Whale clan, and a member of the Clay House. He was born May 12, 1943, and raised by his parents, Emma and Peter Duncan, in Excursion Inlet and Hoonah.
Johnny graduated from Chemawa boarding school in Salem, Oregon, in 1961, and then from Edison Tech in Seattle. He joined the Carpenters Union in 1964, retiring in 2006.
John helped build the JC Penny building in Anchorage, worked in Adak at the government base, Mt. Roberts Tramway in Juneau, Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School, and the newer Alaska Native Medical Center. He worked at various other monumental buildings across Alaska.
John is survived by his brother Albert Duncan Sr., children, grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He loved subsistence gathering and teaching his children and grandchildren the lifestyle he himself enjoyed, watching and participating in Southeast basketball.
John was a longtime member of the Sitka Alaska Native Brotherhood and the Sitka Pool League.
John was an active member of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Moose Lodge, and Sons of American Legion.
He was a vocal advocate for the Sitka Sound herring and subsistence.
He will be truly missed by friends and family.
Due to COVID-19 there will be a private funeral, and later on a cultural service and celebration of life. The family understands that this is not traditional at all, but John would not want to put the health and safety of his community at risk.
Questions concerning donations can be directed to Johnny Duncan Jr. 907-738-1595, or Donovan Duncan 907-738-2619.
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20 YEARS AGO
November 2004
The Soroptimist Club met at Revard’s Thursday and began plans for the progressive dinner marking the 25th anniversary of the club’s beginning in Sitka, in 1949. The dinner will start at the home of Betty Shennett at Whitcomb’s Trailer Court, proceed to Marta Ryman’s, then to Bette Shupp’s and end up at Carolyn Young’s.
50 YEARS AGO
November 1974
Photo caption: Allen Johnstone Jr. presents a check for $1,000 to SJC President Merton Munn, as part of the college’s fund drive. Johnstone, manager of the Sitka Hotel, made the donation in memory of Russell Clithero, who was an owner of the hotel.
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