Wrangell’s tax extension deadline approaches next week
The automatic tax extension for people who reside or do business in Wrangell is nearing its deadline.
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Tag: Wrangell Cooperative Association
Federal Emergency Management Agency visited the Wrangell Cooperative Association last month to encourage continuing relationship post landslide
Willie Nunn, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 administrator, visited Wrangell in late May. He wanted to be with the community in person. Specifically, he wanted to encourage a relationship with the local tribal government – the Wrangell Cooperative Association (WCA) – as they continue to work together.
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Master weaver, Holly Churchill, taught week-long workshop this spring
Master weaver Holly Churchill of Ketchikan visited Wrangell during the last week of March. She instructed a group of people to weave traditional Haida hats out of cedar bark. The group spent 40 hours at the Wrangell Cooperative Association Cultural Center, preparing the cedar strips and keeping the plant material hydrated. The final step was the actual weaving. Some students have weaved before while others not-so-much. In addition, other students have more practice with Ravenstail weaving, which uses animal fibers, not cedar.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist visits Wrangell to talk about journalism and covering sexual violence in Alaska
Award-winning Alaska journalist Kyle Hopkins knew early on that journalism was his thing. Moreso, he knew he had an affinity with journalists and wanted to surround himself with them.
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Talk on the Rock: Kevin Gadsey talks about domestic violence prevention through W.E.A.V.E
Episode 10 of Talk on the Rock. Kevin Gadsey works for the Wrangell Cooperation Association’s new domestic violence department, W.E.A.V.E. – Wrangell Eliminating Abuse and Violence via Education. He speaks about the program’s vision and the process to make the advocacy work possible. He also discusses the May 5 event that will remember and honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
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