• An independent, queer Tlingit filmmaker, Keeyées Tláa / Moriah Hayes, is hosting a benefit show to raise funds for their feature documentary Dear Alaska,. This film features gen-z Tlingit shark siblings uncovering hidden family wounds to pave pathways of healing and lead celebrations of cultural reclamation for their community.
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  • The feature film will be screened in Juneau on June 7th, 2026 right after the week-long Celebration that brings different nations from all over Alaska and the Pacific Northwest together in ceremony. This screening will bring together the Áak’w Ḵwáan family and the other Indigenous relatives featured to heal and celebrate through film.
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  • DEAR ALASKA, Benefit Show - Agenda
  • 3pm : Aerial Pre-Reception : CirqueParty Performance & Hands-on aerial play.
  • 4:30pm : Welcome Ceremony Opening Prayer & Drum.
  • 5pm : Screening : Dear Alaska, Sneak Peek and Q&A Meet the director.
  • 6:30pm : Improv Show : Filam Film Collective Performance by AAPI Actor's Studio.
  • 7:30pm : Indigenous Art Auction Closes Exclusive art from across Turtle Island.
  • DRESS CODE: Bougie Native / "Elevated You"
  • Parking Instructions : Click Here!
  • Tickets available at the door. (No one turned away due to lack of funds.)
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Indigenous Art Auction
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The 1st Tlingit Silks Performance! Let your inner-child fly!
(Aerial Pre-Reception by CirqueParty)
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  • DEAR ALASKA, production supported by:
  • DA sponsors
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  • We are accepting donations to support the production at anytime.
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