New Anchorage Museum exhibit shares oral history of Filipinos from across Alaska | State of Art

Alaska Public Media | By Ammon Swenson

Published November 6, 2023 at 3:28 PM AKST

Filipinos have a long history in the state and a dedicated group of Alaskans wants to document their stories before they are lost to time. "MANA: The History We Inherit" is a oral history project founded by Shayne Nuesca, Tasha Elizarde and Joshua Albeza Branstetter. Mana is the Tagalog word for “inheritance.” The popup exhibit at the Anchorage Museum features current portraits of subjects accompanied by collages of old family photos and a short biography. It will be on display through January 28.

LINKS:
Anchorage Museum website Anchorage Museum: "MANA: The History We Inherit" MANA website

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Ammon Swenson

Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

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