Community Garden: Sutton Public Library
This film highlights the community garden at the Sutton Public Library and why it is significant in our community. The film includes interviews with Joy Matthias, Assistant Librarian, and Zander Stein, Teen Program Member, who share their perspectives about the garden’s purpose.
This film was produced during the 2025 AHA (Anchored Histories Alaska) teacher retreat, with generous funding from the Department of Education National Activities Grant.
Workshop Info
These films were created at See Stories' professional development retreat for educators in Willow Alaska in June 2025 as part of the Anchored Histories Alaska (AHA!) intensive, funded by the Department of Education. Learn more here: https://seestoriesalaska.org/workshops/anchored-histories-alaska/
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Land Acknowledgement
This video was filmed on Dena'ina Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.