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Happy New Year Everyone!
May this year be filled with joy, new opportunities, and endless moments of happiness. Let’s embrace the fresh beginnings and make the most of every moment! Cheers to health, success, and all the wonderful adventures that await us in 2025!
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WDMC – Metlakatla Community Newsletter December 2024
Reflecting on the Past, Embracing the Future As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the promises fulfilled over the past year. It has been a year of learning, growth, healing, and unity for our community. We’ve come together as a tribe, as a people, strengthening our bonds and embracing…
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Guided by Grace: William Duncan and the Creation of a Christian Community
From England to Metlakatla: A Mission of Love and Learning William Duncan was an English-born Anglican missionary who made a significant impact on the Tsimshian people of British Columbia and Alaska. Born on April 3, 1832, in Yorkshire, England, Duncan joined the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1854 and was sent to the North Pacific…
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Echoes of Middle-earth: Lessons from The Return of the King
Timeless Wisdom from Tolkien’s Masterpiece: Small Acts, Great Courage, and Enduring Hope J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, especially “The Return of the King,” indeed resonate deeply. The essence of his storytelling lies in the way he weaves together grand epic tales with relatable, human emotions and struggles. Here’s a thought inspired by Tolkien’s world: In Tolkien’s universe,…
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A Year of Fulfilled Promises: Embracing 2025
Embracing Dreams and Fulfillment in the New Year As the final days of 2024 draw to a close, the town of Metlakatla pauses to reflect on the blessings and challenges of the past year. It has been a year of growth, learning, and unexpected joys. Now, with hearts full of gratitude, the community looks forward…
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Reflecting on the Movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Like millions of others, I’ve watched the classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life numerous times and I see why many would say it’s the best film ever. It offers a sense of redemption and hope and love and the magic of Christmas. If we allow ourselves to remain at the surface level, we can walk away feeling…
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Embracing 2025: A Year of Fulfilled Promise
Realizing Dreams and Uniting Metlakatla in 2025 As the final days of 2024 slipped away, the people of Metlakatla felt a stirring in their hearts. The past year had been filled with challenges, but also moments of growth and self-discovery. It was as if the seeds of talents and abilities planted within each person many…
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Rising Hope in Metlakatla: A Story of Change
A Community’s Journey from Struggle to Strength Through Hope and Unity In the heart of Metlakatla, Alaska, where the land meets the sea, there was a quiet stir. It wasn’t loud or forceful, but something powerful was happening beneath the surface. It was hope, flickering like the first light of dawn on a dark winter…
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Title: “Reviving WDMC: A Beacon of Hope
Restoring the Heart of Metlakatla Through Community Effort (Alot of what is written next is what I see will happen, it is the HOPE that I have in my heart for the WDMC and our Community) The WDMC building holds a piece of history that resonates with the people of Metlakatla. Despite its current state,…
Notes from Alex 