Emily Johnston, a Cu’pik artist from Nunivak Island, Alaska, learned to weave grass baskets from her mother. Now she’s passing on the tradition. Johnston demonstrated her work this summer at the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka, Alaska.

This 4-minute feature story was broadcast on KCAW Raven Radio in Sitka. Listen to the story here.

Emily Johnston weaves a traditional Cu'pik basket at the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka, AK. © Shaleece Haas