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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Two Can’t-Miss October Events from The Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is excited to announce its third Annual Benefit Concert happening on Saturday, October 24 at 6 PM. The concert will feature the Ying Yang Twins, alongside performances by Alaska Native artists Brother Buffalo, C.L.A.N., Inuk Fire Dancer, and international artist Notorious Cree, with music provided by DJ Joe Brady and emceed by Don Megga. Come dressed in your best Y2K look and join the community for a night of music, culture, connection, and celebration while directly supporting ANHC. Last year's concert sold out; don't miss your chance to purchase tickets now!
Join the Alaska Native Heritage Center at the Alaska Native Artist Market on October 21-23 from 9 AM - 5 PM daily. A separate event from AFN, you can shop, gather and experience from 9 AM – 5 PM. In addition to the Artist Market, the event will feature a hospitality lounge, cultural demonstrations at 11 AM and 2 PM daily, and a photo booth. All visitors will also be entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card to ANHC’s Ch’k’iqadi Gallery.
