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In this episode of "Raven About Sitka," host Kathrynn guides listeners through Sitka, Alaska’s historic streets, exploring iconic sites like Castle Hill, Saint Michael’s Cathedral, the Russian Bishop’s House, and the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall. She weaves together stories of indigenous leadership, Russian colonization, American acquisition, wartime history, and Alaska Native civil rights, showing how Sitka’s architecture embodies resilience, spiritual devotion, and layered history. Kathrynn invites listeners to see Sitka’s buildings as living witnesses to the city’s complex past and enduring community spirit.