# @project_backboard on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C8uhCbLpfsi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19970739-project-backboard-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2747743180.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-06-27T17:05:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Project Backboard (@project_backboard) — https://gondola.cc/project_backboard

## Caption

🎨 crystalworl 
📍 Crescent Harbor, Sitka, Alaska 
(2022)

w/ 5starbasketball & trueart19_ jzzam_peterson coachhawkinsumes rosegoldcoze brandonreese24 

Repost crystalworl 
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Gunalchéesh Sheet’ka for allowing us to renovate & create this beautiful court. A couple years ago I reached out to project_backboard to introduce myself and my hopes to one day be an artist for one of their courts, and their first court in Alaska…because basketball is significant to our people & our lives. Thank you to 5starbasketball for your vision & allowing me to choose its home. I love this project, I love this team, I love this place we call Sheet’ka / Sitka 🤍 Let’s do it again!
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Repost brandonreese24 
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Welcome to Sitka, Alaska, a place as extraordinary as it is pristine. Nestled among the rugged landscapes and protected by the ocean, Sitka is more than just a small island community it’s a tight-knit family where everyone knows each other’s name. Here, fishing, hunting, and sports, especially basketball, are not just hobbies but a way of life, “shaping our days and connecting us deeply.”

Crystal, a proud member of the Tlingit tribe, brings her heritage to life through art. Her vision to adorn Sitka’s basketball courts with Tlingit-inspired designs speaks volumes about preserving culture and community pride. Together with project_backboard their collaboration transforms a simple court into a vibrant canvas, celebrating Tlingit traditions and fostering a sense of belonging for all who step foot on it.

Their story isn’t just about basketball or art; it’s about resilience, community, and the enduring spirit of Alaska. Through rain or shine, they persevered, turning challenges into triumphs and inspiring everyone around them. This documentary is a testament to their dedication, showing how sports and creativity can bridge cultures and generations, reminding us of the power of unity and heritage.

You can watch the full documentary on YouTube https://youtu.be/mdvPgOnkhXU

#fivestargives #fivestarbasketball #crystalworl #sitka #alaska #alaskabasketball

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## Tags

sitka, fivestarbasketball, alaskabasketball, alaska, crystalworl, fivestargives

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