SAFV Board
Meets Today
The board of Sitkans Against Family Violence will meet online at 5 p.m. today. It is open to the public. Email director@safv.org for a Zoom link to join in.
‘Masculinity’ is
Campaign Topic
The Sitka Youth Leadership Committee’s Mold Your Masculinity campaign is encouraging men and boys to embrace a life unrestricted by society’s view of men.
The group is sponsored by Sitkans Against Family Violence.
‘‘Society defines masculinity as being physically strong, aggressive, superior, and in control,’’ SAFV said. ‘‘Boys grow up believing that ‘real men’ hide emotions, dominate women, and have a thirst for power. These narrow and unrealistic standards around masculinity can prohibit men from being their authentic selves.’’
SYLC’s campaign advocates for men to mold their masculinity – embrace their true selves and not feel obligated to conform to harmful norms,’’ SAFV said.
SYLC is a group of teens dedicated to working on an array of topics in the community, including shifting norms around masculinity.
‘‘Men and boys who conform to limiting gender norms are more at risk for harming others and themselves,’’ the organization said.
To learn more, visit sitkayouthleadership.com/mold-your-masculinity.
BIHA Board Meets
Baranof Island Housing Authority board of commissioners will hold a special meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, via Zoom.
Persons to be Heard may contact BIHA at 747-5088 or email to info@bihasitka.org until noon June 21.
‘Sitka Tells Tales’
Event Broadcast
Sitka Tells Tales, the local live storytelling series, will present ‘‘Long Days, Bright Nights: A summer rendezvous of spoken word and music’’ 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, on KCAW Raven Radio.
It is a broadcast of the live event that was held at Porch Fest on June 4. For more information call (907) 738-2174.
Sweeney Named
To Dean’s List
Kathleen Weilan Sweeney was named to the dean’s list for spring semester at Montana State University. She graduated from Sitka High last spring, and is studying business at MSU in Bozeman.
She is the daughter of Amy and Jay Sweeney.
Allen Named to
President’s List
Zia Allen has been named to the president’s list of honor students in the spring semester at Southern Oregon University, Ashland.
Allen earned a 4.0 grade point average while taking 12 or more graded credits.
The 2021 Sitka High School graduate is the daughter of David and Lauren Allen.
