Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
It is hard to define the importance and value of cultural connections in public education and in our communities. Koowutyas.ein, Daniel Brown, understood this on a deep and personal level. Over several years he inspired love and appreciation for the Teiḵweidí clan, Tlingit people and Tlingit aaní (land) through frequent visits to the Auke Bay classroom of teacher Angie Wright.
This student directed project honors the teaching and life of Daniel Brown. It was produced through SHI’s program Sharing our Stories: Voices on the Land, which provides literacy-based, artist residencies in 4th and 5th grade classrooms with Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian languages and cultural values forming the basis of instruction. Through the program, students integrate visual, performing, and digital arts with traditional knowledge and learn to create videos such as this one.
Through a collaboration with SHI, project director Linda Frame, 5th grade students, and Wright worked with filmmaker Scott Burton to produce this mini documentary. The students were integral to the project, as they operated cameras, and conducted and gave interviews, and assisted with postproduction. We think that together they created a gem that allows people to witness the magic that happens when cultural icons such as Daniel Brown weave Tlingit culture into schools.
Through his teachings you will see that Daniel, who passed away in 2023, provided more than stories and songs. He left behind a legacy of cultural connection that inspired these students. We hope it will inspire you too.
Learn more about Sealaska Heritage here: sealaskaheritage.org
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It is hard to define the importance and value of cultural connections in public education and in our communities. Koowutyas.ein, Daniel Brown, understood this on a deep and personal level. Over several years he inspired love and appreciation for the Teiḵweidí clan, Tlingit people and Tlingit aaní (land) through frequent visits to the Auke Bay classroom of teacher Angie Wright.
This student directed project honors the teaching and life of Daniel Brown. It was produced through SHI’s program Sharing our Stories: Voices on the Land, which provides literacy-based, artist residencies in 4th and 5th grade classrooms with Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian languages and cultural values forming the basis of instruction. Through the program, students integrate visual, performing, and digital arts with traditional knowledge and learn to create videos such as this one.
Through a collaboration with SHI, project director Linda Frame, 5th grade students, and Wright worked with filmmaker Scott Burton to produce this mini documentary. The students were integral to the project, as they operated cameras, and conducted and gave interviews, and assisted with postproduction. We think that together they created a gem that allows people to witness the magic that happens when cultural icons such as Daniel Brown weave Tlingit culture into schools.
Through his teachings you will see that Daniel, who passed away in 2023, provided more than stories and songs. He left behind a legacy of cultural connection that inspired these students. We hope it will inspire you too.
Learn more about Sealaska Heritage here: sealaskaheritage.org
facebook.com/SHInstitute
instagram.com/shinstitute
twitter.com/SHInstitute
