Alaska Native youth practice traditional dance in the Alaska Native Heritage event space.

Sophia Stevens-Rustad

Presley West

Sophia Stevens-Rustad

Cultural Affiliation: Athabascan

Sophia Stevens-Rustad is Hän Gwich’in Athabascan from Eagle, Alaska. Her Aunt taught her how to bead at a young age. She absolutely loves beading and uses it as her therapy. She uses dentallium shells, porcupine quills, Swarovski crystals & caribou antlers to make uniquely beautiful necklaces, earrings, keychains, and caribou antler chimes.

Sophia’s incredible beadwork will go fast! Explore her stunning creations here:

 https://www.instagram.com/beadworkbysophia/


ANHC is temporarily closed to the public from February 2024 – May 2024 for renovations to ANHC’s facility.