ANB, ANS Plan
Holiday Dinners
Annual holiday dinners on Nov. 24 and Dec. 25 are being planned by Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 and Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4.
Meals are served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until they are gone.
‘‘We are so happy to be able to have the sit-down dinners again and are looking forward to socializing with the community,’’ organizers said.
Deliveries will be made only to the elderly and those who do not have transportation. To arrange for delivery, call Liz at 907-738-4032. Someone must be at the home to receive delivery.
Volunteers are needed. Call Liz at 907-738-3042 for more information. Needed are cooks, kitchen help, servers, setup and cleanup crews, and delivery drivers.
Donations can be made to ANB Holiday Dinner Fund, 235 Katlian Street Box 3, Sitka, Alaska 99835.
4-H Club to Hold
Deer, Land Series
The AK Way of Life club will host a deer series for youths to connect with the land and local community members.
Activities in this series will include jerky-making, crafting with deer hooves, hide-tanning and game-processing. Sessions will be 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30. The fellowship hall at Sitka Lutheran Church will be home base; however, the location may change as programming requires.
The series is open to ages 7 to 18. E-mail Anna at anna@sitkawild.org or call (907) 747 7509 to register and for information.
Centerpiece Craft
Session Nov. 11
The AK Way of Life club will create centerpieces for the Sitka Conservation Society’s Wild Foods Potluck 4-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Sitka Lutheran Church.
Youths, ages 5-10, will get to flex their creative muscle using natural materials from the area and share their art with the community. E-mail Anna at anna@sitkawild.org or call (907) 747 7509 to register and for information.
SAFV Board
To Meet Online
The board of Sitkans Against Family Violence will meet online 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. It is open to the public. E-mail director@safv.org for the Zoom link to join in.
This Week in Boy Run
Sitkans Against Family Violence
Boys Run I toowú klatseen is an after-school program that instills healthy relationships and lifestyle skills in boys through running and other fun activities. The program, now in its eighth season in Sitka, incorporates cultural activities that honor Southeast Alaska traditional tribal values. Thirty third- through fifth-grade boys participate twice weekly at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School.
This week, Boys Run participants have been learning about communication, collaboration and conflict. They learned about different communication styles – for example, in traditional Tlingit culture, it is often considered disrespectful to make direct eye contact, whereas in Western culture, looking someone in the eyes can be a sign of respect. Boys practiced using “I statements” to express their emotions, speaking up for themselves, and listening with care. Here’s what some of the boys said about what they learned:
– “It’s good to use ‘I statements’ because the other people don’t feel like you are attacking them.”
– “When you yell, they want to yell back.”
– “You don’t even need to talk to communicate a lot.”
– “Words can be like sharp sticks coming out of your mouth.”
– “Words don’t go away. If you say bad things you’ll still remember them and you still won’t appreciate that moment.”
Throughout this season, Boys Run will provide the Sitka community with updates on the program. We also hope to give mentors and parents an opportunity to pass on skills from Boys Run to the children in their life. Consider using these conversation starters:
– What should you do if your words or actions hurt or disrespect someone?
– What are productive ways you can speak up for yourself if you feel like no one is listening to you?
The annual Boys Run I toowú klatseen 5K will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10, and all are invited. Keep an eye out for more information as the date approaches. Boys Run is brought to you in Sitka by the Pathways Coalition. Call 907-747-3493 or email kniedermeyer@safv.org for more information.
NSRAA Plans
Board Meeting
Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association will hold its fall board of directors meeting 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at the NSRAA conference room, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road.
Copies of the agenda will be available at the NSRAA office or online at nsraa.org. This meeting is open to the public Call 907-747-6850 with questions.
