The Alaska Heritage Emergency Network (AHEN) was created to help build and strengthen the Alaskan Cultural Heritage community’s capability as well as relationships and resources to be prepared for and recover from the aftermath of emergencies. AHEN was developed as an initiative by The Alaska State Museums, cultural organisations of Alaska and The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) in order to provide a place that allows analysis and sharing of information can be facilitated.
The group has started an online listserv and is seeking for arts and cultural organizations as well as emergency management responders from all levels in Alaska to participate for free cost. It is expected that the AHEN Network will expand as time passes and will remain connected through an online listserv that will regularly host talks, training exercises and post-disaster support. For more information on how to participate, or to subscribe to the Network listserv, subscribe online at https://list.state.ak.us/mailman/listinfo/AHEN or send an email to: mary.irvine@alaska.gov
Also on today’s show:
- A peek into the forthcoming Mga Kuwento project by the KTOO News team. The project will feature an audio podcast, a museum exhibit, as well as an event that kicks off the project. Keep an eye on the KTOO website to learn more about the project kicks off in October.
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A sneak peek for the Juneau Jazz and Classics Fall Music Festival
Bostin Christopher moderates the discussion. Juneau Afternoon broadcasts every day at 3:00 p.m. in the morning on KTOO along with KAUK and KAUK. It is rebroadcast scheduled for 7:07 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
Guests:
- Mary Irvine, Curator of Statewide Services, Alaska State Museum
- Jonas Lamb, Public Services Librarian, Egan Library, University of Alaska Southeast
- Tasha Elizarde, KTOO Community Engagement Producer
- Sandy Fortier, Executive Director, Juneau Jazz and Classics
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Juneau Afternoon is a production by the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced the show today with the help of Erin Tripp.
