Neilga Koogéi (Taija) Revels
Neilg̱áa Koogéi (Taija) Revels is currently the Executive Director of the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation. She has more than 20 years of experience working with tribal and nonprofit organizations and has served on multiple local, state, and national boards. She is Yanwaasháa of the Kaagwaantaan Clan and belongs to the G̱ooch
James Heumann
JAHC board member James (Jim) Heumann is a painter and printmaker and an active member of the Juneau visual arts community. Jim moved to Juneau in the 1970s, worked as a craftsman and civil engineer, and is now retired. Jim currently devotes his time to his family and art activities.
Sandy Samaniego
Kaaháni yóo xát duwasáakw – I am called Kaaháni Dleit ḵáa x̱’éináx Sandy Samaniego – in English I am called Sandy Samaniego Shangukwashaa áyá xát – I am a Shangukeidí woman Born and raised in Juneau by a Tlingit mother and Filipino father, I spent most of my life here
Erin Heist
Erin Heist is a songwriter, folk musician, and fundraising consultant specializing in grant strategy for nonprofits in Alaska and Washington. She is a lifelong Southeast Alaskan and has spent many years volunteering and producing events for local organizations, including the Alaska Folk Festival and the Juneau Rollergirls. Erin is a
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