Guests from all around the world come to the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about the first peoples of Alaska. It represents native groups from all over Alaska all in one place.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center offers tours and demonstrations every day of the week during the summer from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. It also offers a place of celebrations and education for all ages.
Tours are indoors and outdoors. The outdoors exhibits are village sites, whale bone exhibits, totem poles and gardens. The tour is accessible to everyone. Discount entry offered for Alaska residents, military, and students. You can purchase tickets online or find more information on the website.
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The Gathering place was newly renovated for demonstrations. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
The first healing totem pole standing 20 feet tall. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Alaska Southeast area site. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Bench overlooking Lake Tiulana viewing the village site. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
One of four poles in Clan house representing “Respect for Self.” Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Items passed around to view the craftsmanship. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Unangax and Sugpiat village site. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Doorway of dwelling viewing Lake Tiulana. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Infographic provided for visitors throughout the tour. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Entry way into dwelling. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Tour guide Sakkaaluk and an Intern Markell. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
View of Clan house overviewing Lake Tiulana. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
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Frozen Food Donations for:
Families Impacted by Typhoon Halong
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is providing both cultural support and direct assistance to help our relatives feel a sense of home and belonging during this time. Our team will use donated traditional foods for community gatherings at ANHC and, as quantities allow, will distribute food to families who are hosting displaced individuals. This is made possible through in-kind services provided by Dalton Refrigeration and Vulcan Towing.
Donation Guidelines: ANHC is seeking donations of traditional Alaska Native foods: including whale, moose, salmon, hooligan, halibut, berries, and other customary foods. We also welcome bulk frozen food donations (such as vegetables, meats, and other staples) from grocery stores or bulk suppliers. All donations should be frozen and harvested within the past year.
Drop-Off Information: Please click here to sign up for donation windows. If you are unable to sign up, please call (907) 205-0068 to coordinate a drop-off time. When you arrive for your scheduled drop-off appointment, please park near the freezer for donations which is located by the Feller Building (detached garage on the admin side of ANHC’s campus). Please call (907) 205-0068 upon arrival.
Questions:For questions about donating or receiving food, please contact: [email protected].
