Capital Chat

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is an interview with the Director of the Criminal Division, Angie Kemp, from the Alaska Dept. of Law. She shared insights on a change to the law, victim’s rights, firsthand observations and more.

Guest: Carin Silkaitis, Interim Provost at UAS.
Topics: new faculty and programs, new Career Services website for employers to connect with students for internships and employment opportunities
Topics: new faculty and programs, new Career Services website for employers to connect with students for internships and employment opportunities (https://career.uas.alaska.edu/), Juneau College Fair on Monday, October 7.
https://career.uas.alaska.edu/

A Review of the 2024 Alaska  Cruiship  Season  , This was the 12Th year operating in Juneau  ( since  2012) . 
*Alpaca International is a destination Store , showcasing the best collection of Alpaca Garments  and Accessories Masterfully Crafted  with 100% Alpaca Fiber  Made in Peru.
* Unique Qualities of Alpaca : Hollow Core , Body Heat Insulation,  Water Repellent , Extreme Breadibility , No peeling , Fading  , last 10 times more that Cashmere or Merino Wool .
   Ecco and Animal Friendly , is a Perfect Natural Staple for the last Frontier . 
Zia Boccaccio is the Creator and CEO , started in Annapolis  Md , in 2012 ( 2004 ) = 20 years in Business  , with  stores in  Annapolis Md. Park City Utah...

Downtown Business Association
Capital Chat 09-12-2024

Cold Case
By Cathy Tagnak Rexford
Directed by DeLanna Studi

Winner of the 2022 National Theatre Conference Barry and Bernice Stavis Playwright’s Award, Cold Case depicts the heartbreaking story of an Iñupiaq woman in rural Alaska as she fights to recover her aunt’s body from an Anchorage morgue. This world premiere production will be directed by DeLanna Studi, citizen of Cherokee Nation and current Artistic Director of Native Voices at the Autry in Los Angeles, California.

Saturday was the first Hydropower Day in Juneau and this week our community is hosting the National Hydropower Association Alaska regional meeting on the 28th and 29th with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman coming to Juneau to keynote! Duff Mitchell is here to chat about all things Hydropower since Juneau is mostly on hydropower and more is on the way with Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric Project to fulfill Juneau's growing demand for heat pumps, electric vehicles/buses and dock electrification
https://socialpresskit.com/hydroday
Jim Coon from the Coast Guard chats with us about this great organization...

a big local rap show at The Crystal Saloon on September 6th featuring some of the best hip-hop artists from across the Alaska hip-hop scene as well as artists from Louisiana and Florida. The goal for this show is to put a spotlight on the up and coming artists of Alaska and show a different side of hip-hop to Juneau
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ak-hip-hop-showcase-tickets-980729005857?aff=oddtdtcreator

Downtown businesses share that there’s plenty of room downtown for locals to park and play! Today Dave MaCasland of Deckhand Dave’s and Tommy Vrabec from the Denali Brewing company.
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Tlingit & Haida’s Community & Behavioral Services Healing Center is hosting a Men’s Wellness & Healing Gathering again this year. President Peterson and David Evenson are here to share information on this upcoming gathering.

The Men’s Wellness & Healing Gathering is focused on creating space to address unique issues faced by men such as expressing emotions in a healthy way, understanding mental health and substance use issues...

5K run and 2-mile walk at Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen School (Riverbend Elementary) to support Southeast Alaskans who are battling cancer. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and includes commemorative t-shirts, a grand prize drawing, refreshments, door prizes, and an auction. Saturday, August 17, 2024.
https://www.cancerconnectionak.org/events/beat-the-odds-a-race-against-cancer