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  • “When Nature Speaks, What Is Heaven Saying?”

    🌍 Notes from Alex: When the Earth Groans — Is Something Being Born? Lately, I’ve found myself paying closer attention — not just to headlines, but to the earth itself. The rain falls heavier. The floods come faster. The fires burn hotter. Earthquakes, storms, strange weather patterns. It’s easy to dismiss them as just part…

  • Honoring Our Guests, Honoring Our Ancestors

    “A Night of Song, Dance, and Ancestral Pride in Metlakatla”Notes from Alex – July 16, 2025 I wanted to take a moment to share something deeply personal and powerful that I experienced yesterday here in my hometown, Metlakatla. NOTE: This is the song(s) sang last night, but the recording is from a few years ago…

  • Mornings on the Water: Life as a Seaplane Pilot in 1980s Southeast Alaska

    “From Metlakatla to the Misty Fjords — A Day in the Life of an Alaskan Bush Pilot” By Alex Atkinson Jr. Back in the 1980s, I had the honor—and I do mean honor—of flying as a commercial seaplane pilot in Southeast Alaska. I was based out of Metlakatla and kept my aircraft docked there five…

  • “Fading Light, Rising Words: How the Wilderness Inspires the Page”

    “How the Evening Wilderness Awakens the Writer Within” It’s late evening now. The kind of late that’s still not quite dark, not in Southeast Alaska. The light recedes slowly here, like a shy guest at the end of a long gathering, lingering near the doorway before slipping out unnoticed. Above the forested slopes and jagged…

  • What It Means to Be Connected

    Why Belonging, Support, and Shared Purpose Matter More Than Ever In a world that often pulls us in different directions, the power of connection has never been more important. Whether you’re in a tight-knit village like Metlakatla, a family business, a church group, or a professional team, the strength of any group lies in its…

  • Title: Metlakatla: Built on Strength, Ready for a New Chapter

    “From Self-Governance to Self-Made Futures: Metlakatla’s Next Chapter” Post: Metlakatla, Alaska has always been more than just a dot on the map—it’s a story of resilience, sovereignty, and vision. From our earliest days, we have stood apart as a self-governing, self-sustaining community. Guided by leaders who carried deep wisdom and clarity of purpose, we built…

  • A time of Vulnerability

    Title: Through the Haze Many years ago, when the world seemed to spin just a little too fast, I found myself caught in the whirlwind of relentless work. My days blurred into nights, and I lost sight of what truly mattered. As the hours piled up, they exacted a toll far heavier than I had…

  • The Light Keeper

    In the small coastal town of Harbor’s Edge, the winds of change blew fiercely every four years. The townsfolk would gather in the square, casting their votes for the next leader of their community. This year was no different. The election had been heated, with passionate debates dividing neighbors and friends. When the results were…

  • Title: The Lightkeeper

    In the small coastal town of Harbor’s Edge, the winds of change blew fiercely every four years. The townsfolk would gather in the square, casting their votes for the next leader of their community. This year was no different. The election had been heated, with passionate debates dividing neighbors and friends. When the results were…

  • Subject: A Message of Hope and Vision for All

    Dear Friends, In these times of political division and negativity, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disheartened. But I believe we can rise above the noise and become beacons of hope and change. Regardless of our political affiliations, we must remember that our leaders, no matter which side of the aisle they are on, will…