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30/May/2025

PJ Vegas featuring Stella Standingbear

The Buffalo Know

Stella Standingbear and PJ Vegas Release New Single “The Buffalo Know”

Lakota singer-songwriter Stella Standingbear and Grammy-winning vocalist and activist PJ Vegas have joined forces on a stirring new single, “The Buffalo Know” — a genre-bending track that channels ancestral wisdom and present-day urgency. Blending Stella’s poetic lyricism and powerful vocals with PJ’s gritty soul and hip-hop-infused delivery, “The Buffalo Know” is a tribute to survival, sovereignty, and the deep knowledge carried … Read More Stella Standingbear and PJ Vegas Release New Single “The Buffalo Know”

12/May/2025

Air Jazz

Uncle Tomahawk Q&A

Air Jazz Talks ‘Uncle Tomahawk,’ Mental Warfare, and the Sound of Alaska

Juneau-based hip-hop artist Air Jazz—short for Arias Jazzer—released his bold new EP Uncle Tomahawk on May 2, delivering a raw and cinematic project that blends airy jazz elements with aggressive, warrior-style beats. Inspired by Alaska’s vast landscapes and deep-rooted struggles, the album introduces a controversial anti-hero who targets abusers, traffickers, and corrupt systems with unapologetic force. Featuring … Read More Air Jazz Talks ‘Uncle Tomahawk,’ Mental Warfare, and the Sound of Alaska

10/May/2025

Wally Stylish

Formerly known as Sean1ne

WALLY STYLISH Debuts with “The Grind,” “Get Mine,” and “Top Shelf”

Formerly known as Sean1ne, Alaska-raised hip hop artist Sean Wallace reintroduces himself to the world under a bold new moniker: WALLY STYLISH. Born from a spontaneous conversation with his 9-year-old son—who combined “Wally” (a family nickname derived from Wallace) with “Stylish”—this fresh identity marks a creative rebirth, grounded in legacy, fatherhood, and resilience. “I’ve always felt like something was … Read More WALLY STYLISH Debuts with “The Grind,” “Get Mine,” and “Top Shelf”

5/May/2025

Dr. Michele Yatchmeneff

National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)

Walking for Justice: UAA Community Honors MMIP on Red Dress Day with Healing, Storytelling, and Solidarity

In recognition of Red Dress Day and the ongoing MMIP crisis, we spoke with organizers from the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Walk for MMIP to learn more about the event, its purpose, and the deeper meaning behind it. In the following Q&A, they share reflections on community healing, the importance of visibility, and how both … Read More Walking for Justice: UAA Community Honors MMIP on Red Dress Day with Healing, Storytelling, and Solidarity

2/May/2025

DJ Shub

Heritage

DJ Shub Honors Ancestral Roots on Electrifying New Album Heritage, Part One

Acclaimed Mohawk producer and DJ trailblazer DJ Shub has dropped his long-awaited new album, Heritage, Part One—a powerful celebration of Indigenous resilience, cultural fusion, and sonic innovation. Out now on all major platforms, the release kicks off a bold new chapter in DJ Shub’s evolution as both a solo artist and a cultural force in Turtle … Read More DJ Shub Honors Ancestral Roots on Electrifying New Album Heritage, Part One

30/Apr/2025

Caroline Wiseman

NYO 2025: Event MC

Caroline Wiseman on Championing Culture and Community Through NYO and Mukluks on the Ground

From cheering on friends in middle school to becoming a beloved emcee at the Native Youth Olympics, Caroline Wiseman’s journey reflects a deep and growing commitment to cultural connection and community empowerment. What began as a volunteer opportunity at the Traditional Games in 2022 quickly turned into a passion for uplifting Indigenous youth and honoring … Read More Caroline Wiseman on Championing Culture and Community Through NYO and Mukluks on the Ground

24/Apr/2025

Results: NYO 2025

NYO 2025

Tune in to the RIVR this week as we bring you the energy from the 2025 Native Youth Olympics! The RIVR will have special news coverage Thursday through Saturday that includes daily recaps and social media commentary. Join us for Alaska’s Native Voice and hear from athletes, coaches and more voices from the NYO games. … Read More NYO 2025

22/Apr/2025

Quinn Christopherson

Hot Dog On a Stick

Quinn Christopherson Honors Earth Day with New Single “Nature”

Anchorage-born singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson has released a poignant new track titled Nature in celebration of Earth Day, offering a heartfelt reflection on the interconnectedness of identity, environment, and healing. Nature invites listeners to slow down, listen, and remember our place in the rhythms of the Earth.

22/Apr/2025

UAA’s Native Student Services

Mars Kashevarof

UAA’s Native Student Services Faces Dismantling: Students Warn Loss Will Sever Critical Lifeline for Indigenous Support

Indigenous students at the University of Alaska Anchorage are rallying to save Native Student Services (NSS), a long-standing hub for cultural, academic, and emotional support, amid mounting concerns that university leadership is quietly dismantling the program. Despite official claims of a mere reorganization, students allege NSS has been systemically defunded, stripped of staff, and undermined … Read More UAA’s Native Student Services Faces Dismantling: Students Warn Loss Will Sever Critical Lifeline for Indigenous Support

18/Apr/2025

Riit

Ikiaqqik (Levitating)

Riit Reimagines Pop in “Ikiaqqik (Levitating)” for North of North

Nunavut’s own Riit breathes new life into a global pop hit with her latest release, “Ikiaqqik (Levitating),” recorded for the original Netflix series North of North. Known for weaving Inuit throat singing and electronic textures into ethereal soundscapes, Riit transforms the Dua Lipa classic into something wholly her own—rooted in tradition, but reaching for the stars. … Read More Riit Reimagines Pop in “Ikiaqqik (Levitating)” for North of North