![]() ![]() Wayne Don, director of the joint staff for the Alaska National Guard and highest-ranking Alaska Native in the military, the ceremony featured speeches from veterans of every generation. The totem pole was a collaborative effort between the local tribal government, the Huna Heritage Foundation, local corporations and Stanley “Steamie” Thompson, a Hoonah local whose last wish was for this totem pole to be erected. ![]() I t has also been updated to clarify that the City of Hoonah was the primary sponsor of the project.Īs the rain paused in the early morning of Jhundreds of veterans and their families made the trek to Hoonah via plane and catamaran to witness a totem pole raising ceremony in honor of Indigenous Veterans. Additionally, the article has been updated to reflect the accompanying photographs were taken by Ian Johnson. The article has been updated to reflect that. A previous version of this article incorrectly identified Louise Kane as Stanley “Steamie” Thompson’s mother.
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