In the small village of Kasaan, Alaska is a carving shed nestled among trees and wildlife. The carving shed in Kasaan is more than a space to carve...
In the small village of Kasaan, Alaska is a carving shed nestled among trees and wildlife. The carving shed in Kasaan is more than a space to carve, it is the heartbeat of the community. The carving shed offers ways for generations to connect, teach and learn Alaska Native Art, specifically form-line design and Southeast Alaska indigenous carving. The Organized Village of Kasaan was graciously awarded the Journey to What Matters grant by The CIRI Foundation and with that was able to offer multiple carving and art classes to people of all ages and from all backgrounds throughout the year. Children laughed while adults shared stories of their younger years and their hopes for the latter years of their children’s time. This project took place during spring and summer 2019.
A Journey to What Matters- Kasaan Community Carving Program at Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage. Photo courtesy of TCF.
"I see patients who look like my family. They trust me because I understand where they come from."
A Journey to What Matters- Kasaan Community Carving Program's story is one of thousands. Every semester, TCF scholarship recipients across Alaska and the Lower 48 are building careers, strengthening communities, and investing in the next generation. The cycle of support continues.
