I live and write on Lingít Aaní, and gratefully acknowledge the past, present and future caretakers of this beautiful place, the Jilkaat Kwaan and Jilkoot Kwaan.

The best way to help the thousands displaced and suffering because of the recent storms in Western Alaska– which is a long way from Haines, too– is right here: through the Alaska Community Foundation’s special relief fund . This same foundation helped Haines when we had our flood and landslide in 2020. My friends in Bethel directed me to this fund as well.   It’s going to be a long haul for our fellow Alaskans, and this money will be there when they need it– wherever they are– and help them return home, hopefully. Prayers are good too– but please do what you can financially. It makes a huge difference. Thank you.