Shavila Assembly: A Rainbow of Alaska Native Cultures

Shavila (pronounced sha-vée-lah) is a Dena’ina Athabascan word meaning “rainbow.” A Shavila assembly introduces your school to the diversity of Alaska Native cultures and the Alaska Native Heritage Center School Visit Program. A storyteller will entertain with tales that have been passed on for generations. An Alaska Native dancer will perform and explain traditional Native dances. An athlete will demonstrate and teach techniques relating to the various World Eskimo Indian Olympic and Native Youth Olympic events.

Recommended for all grades; the number of students attending a performance depends on the size of your gathering space. Larger schools often opt for two performances, one for Grades K-3, the other for Grades 4-6.

Cost: $175 for one performance.
$225 for two performances.
Length of assembly: 45 minutes.

Shavila is available only in the Anchorage area on the following dates:

• October 9-31, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• November all month (FREE in celebration of Alaska Native & American Indian Heritage Month). Space is limited – reserve early!
• December 4-19, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• January 8-April 9, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (excluding Spring Break)

Reserving a Shavila Assembly

Anchorage School District teachers fill out a Community Resource Request Form and submit it to the ASD Community Resources Office. Private schools and organizations call Alaska Native Heritage Center at 907/330-8002 or toll free at 800/315-6608.

Sponsored by Conoco Phillips