Hannah Bissett
News ReporterHannah Bissett is a Dena'ina woman who is currently enrolled at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Hannah is pursuing an International Studies degree and is president of two student organizations on campus.
She has worked for KNBA/NNN for three years now and has a focus on Indigenous arts, environmental news, and cultural news.
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A partnership between the Institute for American Indian Arts and Nike, a sports footwear and clothing company, is being billed as a win-win. The tribal arts college says it's a chance for students to develop their own artistry, while also raising the profile of Indigenous arts and culture on a global scale.
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Beluga whales in Cook Inlet have been in a long period of decline, about two percent a year. But a new population count points to a reversal.
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Native humor has been a centuries-long practice and, in recent years, has been making a big splash on mainstream media.One of these shows is called ‘Gone Native’ a digital series that has been viewed more than 4 million times over various platforms.
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There’s passionate debate among tribal leaders, artists, and others, pitting federally recognized tribes against state-recognized tribes as U.S. lawmakers consider new updates to a decades-old law.This prohibits misrepresentation in marketing American Indian or Alaska Native arts and crafts in the U.S.
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Out of the five subspecies of Beluga Whales, Cook Inlet is one of the smallest. Local to the Anchorage area, these whales have seen a significant decline in the past four decades.
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The Born This Way foundation, founded by famous singer Lady Gaga and her mother, has introduced a new advisory board for youth from all backgrounds to develop mental health resources.
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Students build confidence as they test their skills and strength.
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Pageants like Miss Alaska give the contestants a chance to talk about their favorite causes. Each will talk about their work in the community at the competition in Anchorage this weekend. KNBA’s Hannah talked with one of the contestants about how she hopes to inspire young Alaska Natives to embrace their culture.
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Recently there has been a strong movement in the United States to look into our past and try to remedy old wounds. Some of these old wounds are our place names. From the smallest of creeks to the monstrous cliffs have names and histories that can be seen as hurtful and distasteful. Some of these names include racist, sexist, and overall dehumanizing language.This month a new committee has begun to tackle this issue on a governmental level.