Back to the Heart: Rebuilding Metlakatla’s Legacy Those memories of Guthrie’s Store, Ben & Mary’s Store, Gilmartin’s Store, Ace Hardware, Chief’s Inn, the movie theatre-turned-arcade, and the garage for tire work and oil changes paint such a vivid picture of a bustling, vibrant community. It’s incredible to think about all the interactions, the stories, and…

A New Vision for Metlakatla: From Survival to Prosperity I come from the remarkable community of Metlakatla, Alaska. Over 100 years ago, our people migrated from Old Metlakatla, Canada, to Annette Island to develop a new community. It was an incredible accomplishment. Father Duncan had a vision, and our forefathers adopted that vision, creating a…

Soaring with Purpose: My Journey as The Flying Theologian Back in the 80s, I embarked on an adventure that would shape the rest of my life. I became a commercial seaplane pilot, soaring over the stunning landscapes of Alaska. Those early years in aviation were thrilling, but deep down, I felt a calling to do…

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future I am developing a new podcast, and please, let me know your thoughts on this idea. This is a test run: https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/a3a04bdd7b52fb27479e

Finding Strength in the Face of Adversity Sitting here reflecting, I’ve noticed that the past two days I’ve been feeling out of sorts and quite grumpy in the mornings. I wasn’t sure why or what was going on. But today, while out for a walk, I realized that tomorrow marks one year since a significant…

I’ve been speaking with many folks in our town over the past few days, both on the day after Thanksgiving and today. It’s clear that many people are tired and struggling, emotionally and physically. I can sense the pain and hardship that so many are experiencing right now—whether it’s dealing with physical ailments, sickness, or…