Sitka Russian Dancing
Excerpts from the wonderful Russian dancing of the New Archangel Dancers in Sitka, Alaska. (Including our talented tour guide for the day singing the Alaska State Song...in harmony, no less.)
Sitka Alaska
A cruise ship stop in the spring of 2009.
Great beauty, and history.
The Russian capital of North America,
before they sold it to the US.
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RAIN POWER a documentary short about Sitka, Alaska
Set on an island community nestled between the mountains and the sea and completely surrounded by Alaska's lush temperate rainforest, 'Rain Power' chronicles one community's efforts to reduce its dependency on oil and take action on climate change. The town of Sitka, Alaska is highly connected to the natural resources provided by their local environment. As a result, there is a strong desire to sustain local ecosystems and to prevent the potential devastation that climate change and ocean acidification could bring the region.The film illustrates the unique challenges facing this remote community as they work locally to solve highly complex, global issues. 'Rain Power' promises to inspire audiences worldwide with its breathtaking natural setting, and story of one community's drive to become sustainably powered.
Alaskan Flag Song + Russian Dance Show
Half time of the Russian Dance Show in Sitka Alaska. Reagan Henderson sings the song as Morgan and Tim hold the Alaskan Flag
Archangel Valley, Alaska
Here is a video from my recent trip back to my home state of Alaska. Archangel valley was one our hikes that we did; it is just gorgeous up there!
All filmed by Ryan Dobson using a Cannon Rebel T3i, Lenses: 15-55 and 75-200
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Music: Aftermath (feat: Stephanie Lauren) by Fever Fever
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Sitka Alaska maps and Russian historical pictures
Causeway Tour - Battery 292, Sitka, Alaska
This is a short segment from the full Causeway Tour - Battery 292 Video (4:47)
This is from a section of Battery 292 (6-inch gun battery). This was a part of the Harbor Defenses of Sitka, Alaska during WWII. This is an area known as the Causeway. Battery 292 is on Makhnati Island. Tour given by Matthew Hunter. Transportation donated by Allen Marine Tours. Filmed by Dave Nevins
Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park Tour - Battery 292, Sitka, Alaska (full length edition)
This is from a section of Battery 292 (6-inch gun battery). This was a part of the Harbor Defenses of Sitka, Alaska during WWII. This is an area known as the Causeway. Battery 292 is on Makhnati Island. Tour given by Matthew Hunter. Transportation donated by Allen Marine Tours. Filmed by Dave Nevins
Alaska Story Time with Aunt Phil, Tlingits Battle Russians, Sept. 27, 2018
In this segment of Story Time with Aunt Phil, Alaska author/historian Laurel Downing Bill shares how some Natives in Southeast Alaska rebelled against the Russians in the early 1800s. This episode first aired on Sept. 27, 2018, on Anchorage CBS affiliate KTVA Channel 11 Daybreak.
The Tlingit people inhabited the land around Shee Atika, today called Sitka, for more than 10,000 years.
When Russian fur traders decided to build a fort about six miles north of the present town of Sitka in 1799, they gave the Tlingits beads and other trading goods in exchange for a small piece of land.
The Native people at first thought the Russians might be good trading partners. But the Tlingits soon found out that submission to Alexander Baranof, chief manager for the Russian-American Company, meant working for free and owing allegiance to the Czar.
During the next two years, the Natives of Shee Atika grew more sullen and hostile toward the Russian intruders. By 1802, they were ready to take back their land.
While Baranof was away in Kodiak that summer, a horde of warriors quietly crept out of the woods and climbed over the stockade walls. The Russians attempted to barricade the main buildings, but the assailants broke down the doors and windows and poured into the settlement.
One hunter coming back from the forest witnessed the Natives slaughtering Russian men and carrying the women and children away. He saw them empty out the buildings, set fire to the compound and retreat back into the woods.
The hunter told his story to the commander of an English ship that arrived eight days later. After burying the dead, the ship’s captain rounded up the Tlingit chiefs and threatened to hang them if they did not hand over all captives and possessions taken from the post.
Yes, and then the commander took all the survivors to Kodiak and demanded that Baranof pay him 50,000 rubles in furs as ransom to get his people back.
Baranof, after learning that the captain’s only expense had been in feeding and clothing his passengers, paid him 10,000 rubles for the release of three Russians, five Aleut men and 18 women and children.
In April 1804, Baranof returned to Sitka and had his naval escorts bombard the Tlingits back into the forest. He then erected a stronger fort and renamed it New Archangel – which we call Sitka today. That was the last major battle between Alaska Natives and the Russians, although sporadic attacks were reported against the Russians as late as 1858.
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Alaskan Fire Dance
This is a Fire Dance by Dean Spooner taken in Anchorage, AK back in 2012.
I used 2 Cannon VIXIA HF20 camcorders.
Music from incompetech.com
Song: Cut and Run
By: Kevin MacLeod
Simorgh-Farima Dance Company of Alaska Farima Workshop, February 2015
Video Montage of Dance and Educational Workshops on Persian Dance with Farima Berenji. Upcoming workshop February 19-22, 2015 at the Children's Dance Theater, Anchorage, Alaska, Register now at
Lecture- Mythology and Gods/Goddesses of Persia: Thursday, Feb 19, 6 -9:30 p.m.
1. Lecture on the history and mythology of the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Persia.
2. Hafla: Friday Feb 20, 6:30 p.m. -- 9:30 p.m.
3. Persian Miniature Art Dance: Saturday, Feb 21, 3-5 pm, 6--8 pm
4. Sema (Sufi Whirling) /Drum Circle: Saturday, Feb 21, 8:30 p.m. -- 10:30 pm
5. Folk Dances of the Caspian Sea: Sunday, Feb 22, 11am-1pm, 2- 4p.m.
Visit us on Facebook at Simorgh-Farima Dance Company of Alaska or email mbenoit@arctic.net
PSIDE 1998 - Women's Russian Dance
Traditional Russian women's dance, from the spring 1998 performance of the Penn State International Dance Ensemble.
April 18, 1998 - Eisenhower Auditorium
Across Boundaries Seminar Series 2019 - Dr. Brian Buma
Dr. Brian Buma of the University of Colorado Denver shares his work on A Fading Tree: The Emerald Edge of North America, the loss of snow, and how a forest is responding to climate change from California to Alaska.
Kayaking Eklutna Lake in Alaska and looking for Berries
Searching for berries at Arctic Valley and then Kayaking at Eklutna Lake