Alaska Native Culture - 2024
Let Us Share Our Culture With You
2023-09-27 12:39:26
Our Alaska Native cultures are warm and welcoming. We want to be the first to welcome you to our shores, to our docks when the cruise ships pull up, to be the one serving you our local cuisine; cuisine that is full of our history. We want to encourage you to take in art, with your eyes, with your soul, and even special gifts to take home.
This art shares our way of life with you. But where can you find this? We are woven throughout our communities, we are tour operators, we are totem pole carvers, we are local food producers, we are storytellers, and we are excited to be able to share our own stories–stories that we think will provide you with rich entertainment, authentic experiences, and a hunger to learn more about the diverse and vibrant cultures of our state. We want you to discover for yourself our warmth and generosity.
As a visitor, there are many ways to take part in our cultures, whether it be through small cruise lines, Indigenous art, museum tours, events, and cultural tours and experiences. However, please keep in mind that many customs and traditions are sacred and revered for tribal members only. While some communities are set up for welcoming guests and eagerly share their culture, other communities are not prepared for visitors. By accepting guests, they would cause a strain on their community. You are encouraged to travel where invited, where guided tours and experiences are offered. Remember to be respectful of each culture, be open to learning, and be mindful of how each Indigenous person refers to themselves. By following these simple guidelines you are sure to experience the warmth and generosity of our Alaska Native people, as well as our way of life, on your Alaska vacation!
» HEAR STORIES PASSED DOWN FROM ELDERS
» FEEL THE HEARTBEAT OF DRUMS USED IN TRADITIONAL DANCING
»WATCH A BLANKET TOSS AT A WHALING CELEBRATION
»TAKE A WALKING TOUR THROUGH ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES
» DISCOVER TOTEM CARVING TECHNIQUES PASSED DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION
» LEARN ABOUT LOCAL CREATIVE ARTS, RANGING FROM CARVING AND BASKET WEAVING TO SEWING AND SILVERSMITHING
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