Calendar of Events

Special events  2012

The Alaska Native Heritage Center presents an exciting offering of cultural programming all year long. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

 

May 8 - Mother's Day Celebration & Opening Day

Join us in celebrating opening day for the summer season and our mothers.  A fun day filled with dancing, food, arts and crafts for the children, prizes and more. 
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Performances by:
Joy Harjo

 Mabel Pike, Tlingit Elder presents her life story 3:00 p.m.  flyer

Village Site Tours - 9:15, 10:30, 11:45, 12:30, 1:45, 2:30, 3:30

Children's Art Adventure Area open all day

Gathering Place Schedule

9:00     Alaska Army National Guard Color Guard- Presents the colors,  Alaska Territorial Guard display Opening
9:15     The Alaska Native Games: Power, Balance, and Focus
9:45     Introduction to Alaska Native Cultures
10:00   Alaska Native Heritage Center Dancers
10:30   Introduction to Alaska Native Cultures & Storytelling
11:00   Alaska Native Dance - Tlingit & Haida Dancers
11:30   The Alaska Native Games: Power, Balance, and Focus
12:00   Bird Treatment and Learning Center: Owl and Golden Eagle
12:45   Introduction to Alaska Native Cultures
1:00     Alaska Native Dance - King Island Dancers
1:30     Joy Harjo
2:30     Alaska Native Dance - Imamsuat
3:00     Introduction to Alaska Native Cultures & Storytelling
3:30     Joy Harjo: Spoken Word
4:00     Alaska Native Dance - Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim 
 
Free Admission for everyone!

Sunday, May 8th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 

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Complimentary admission presented by:

Mom and Daughter

Mabel Pike, Tlingit artist