Homegrown conversations for curious minds. A podcast from the Petersburg Public Library in Petersburg, Alaska.
James Valentine talks to Anya Pawuk about various topics surrounding owning a business, traveling, coaching, and the advice he would offer for life. This interview was recorded in the Spring of 2024 as an assignment in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreVivian Hjort is interviewed by Jonas Anderson and talks about her last 25 years living in Petersburg, Alaska. Her time working with a helicopter company before moving to a position with the United States Forest Service as a dispatcher. This interview was recorded on May 8th, 2024 as part of a project for Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History class.
Read MoreRik Cumps talks to his great uncle, John Havrelik, about what brought him to Alaska and his experiences working all over the great State. This interview was recorded in the Spring of 2024 as an assignment in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreCharlotte Martin speaks with her grandmother Liz Pawuk about programming computers in the 60’s, the foundational era of their development. This interview was recorded in the Spring of 2024 as an assignment in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreA compilation of songs and poetry readings from past episodes of Homegrown Conversations that celebrate the annual FisherPoets gathering in Astoria, Oregon. Featuring Alec McMurren with additional works by Pat Dixon, Geno Leech, and Nicole McMurren.
Read MoreNorwegian Dance Instructor, Heidi Lee, and former student, Lilith Odegaard, have a conversation about culture in Petersburg. This conversations was recorded in April of 2023 as an assignment for Lily in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at the Petersburg High School.
Read MoreStan Hjort talks to Axton Kravitz about growing up in Washington State, his time in the U.S. Coast Guard, and moving to Petersburg. This interview was done in April of 2023 as an assignment for Axton in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at the Petersburg High School.
Read MoreBrian and Marjorie Paust have committed their lives to serving Alaskan communities as educators since the early 1970s. Their dedication and enthusiasm are impressive, as are their tales of life in the Arctic. In this interview, they speak about their early years in Kivalina, a village on the Chukchi sea, where they opened a high school for local children. They also tell of the birth of their son Nathaniel in Kotzebue during a blizzard on Christmas Eve.
Read MoreKelly O’Soup talks with her daughter, Meghan, about her work for the USFS. This interview was done in April of 2023 as an assignment for Meghan in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreMartin Susort talks to his grandson, Kyle Biggers, about his time in Petersburg, what has changed over the years and what keeps him here.
Read MoreMalcom Fry talks with his father, Louis “Chris” Fry, about their family history and Chris’s travels in Southeast Alaska prior to making it his home. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 as an assignment for Malcom in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History class at the Petersburg High School.
Read MoreNovalee Thomas talks to Petersburg High School Teacher, Ioana Ward, about growing up in Romania and how it compares to Petersburg. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 as an assignment for Novalee in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreTina Sakamoto tells Alexus Sakamoto-Quezon about her great grandfather, Harry Sakamoto, when he was taken to Japanese internment camp and how it affected their family. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 as an assignment for Alexus in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at the Petersburg High School.
Read MoreWill Ware talks to Kasiah Lopez about owning a small business and living a Lingít way of life. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Kasiah was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
Read MoreColyn Lyons, grandson of Amy Hallingstad, talks with Owen Anderson about his life growing up with his grandmother and about why she is an important figure in Alaska History. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Owen was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
Read MoreCarolyn Hurtt talks to her grandson, Jaren Whitethorn, about what brought her to Petersburg, what has changed in the community over the years, and why she has stayed. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Jaren was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
Read MoreKathy Emmenegger talks to her grandson, Jack Engell, about what brought her to Petersburg and why she has stayed. This interview was recorded in April of 2023 when Jack was a senior in High School and was done as an assignment for Mr. Shumway’s Alaska History class.
Read MoreStacey Eilenberger asks Diane Benson about naming her son, how her work centering on Elizabeth Peratrovich has impacted Diane’s life, teaching at the University level and taking part in writing a new textbook for Alaska History, as well as Diane’s life in theater and film. This is part 2 of a 2-part interview done in April of 2023, and was an assignment for Stacey in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreDiane Benson talks with Stacey Eilenberger about growing up in foster care, attending BIA boarding schools, coming of age, getting her MFA in Creative Writing, and running for political office in the State of Alaska. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview done in April of 2023, and was an assignment for Stacey in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreDebra O’Gara talks with Mikayla Garza about her life’s work and motivations. Debra is an accomplished Tlingít weaver and published author. She is a Lawyer and has been a Judge, Magistrate, and Policy Specialist for the Alaska Women’s Resource Center. Debra is currently teaching Tribal Government at UAF and is also a PhD Candidate in their Indigenous Studies Program. This interview was done in April of 2023, and was an assignment for Mikayla in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
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