Festival of Native Arts
The 51st Festival of Native Arts will celebrate the theme of Remembering Our Past to Strengthen Our Future!! Find more info at www.uaf.edu/festival/.
Mukluks On The Ground
Embracing Culture, One Step at a Time
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2025 Junior NYO Games
Avis Alaska Sports Complex 2801 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AlaskaExperience the excitement of the 2025 Junior NYO Games! Celebrate the spirit of youth and cultural pride at the Junior Native Youth Olympics Games! This three-day event showcases athletic skills rooted in Alaska Native traditions, featuring events like the Seal Hop, Wrist Carry, and Two-Foot High Kick. Open to grades 1st through 8th, the games…
Qutekcak Traditional Native Games 2025
Seward High School 2100 Swetman Street, Seward, AlaskaJoin the 2025 Qutekcak Traditional Native Games hosted by the Qutekcak Native Tribe Friday, March 7 – 9, 2025 at Seward High School. Free Admission and open to the public. Junior, Senior and Open Adult Divisions. Contact Kris at program.manager@antak.org or Carol at hulltasticus@gmail.com for more information.
FNA Pageant – Annual Potlatch
Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall 111 Clay Street, Fairbanks, AlaskaCelebrate individuality, cultural heritage, and community spirit! This event provides a unique platform for participants to showcase their talents, embrace cultural diversity, and build connections within our community. The FNA Pageants will take place during the Annual Potlatch on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Join at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall for…
Anchorage NYO Team Tryouts
Moseley Sports Center, APU 4400 University Drive, Anchorage, AlaskaThe Anchorage Team Tryouts are open to Senior Games athletes in grades 7-12, or who are currently enrolled in a GED program within the Anchorage School District. Tryouts will be happening March 21 – 22, 2025 at the Moseley Sports Center. Athletes who place first and second in each event will secure their spots on…
Cama’i 2025
3-day event includes: Art, dance and workshops in Bethel, Alaska.
BRHS Bethel Invitational
The Bethel NYO Invitational brings together Junior Varsity (grades 4-8) and Varsity (grades 7-12) athletes for a weekend of exciting competition rooted in cultural traditions. Junior Varsity is open to non-Senior NYO state junior high athletes, while Varsity welcomes competitors eligible for the Senior NYO Games. Following LKSD rules, each site may bring three athletes…
2025 Traditional Games
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé 1639 Glacier Ave, Juneau, AlaskaThe eighth annual Traditional Games will be held in Juneau Friday through Sunday, April 4-6, 2025. Registration for Adults and athletes ages 11 and older will be available online beginning Jan. 8. The games will include teams from around the region and state competing in 12 events and will be live streamed on Sealaska Heritage Institute’s YouTube channel. Open…
Statewide Senior NYO Games
Alaska Airlines Center 3550 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AlaskaThe Senior Native Youth Olympics Games celebrate athletic excellence, cultural heritage, and community spirit. Open to high school students from across Alaska, participants will compete in traditional events like the One-Foot High Kick, Alaskan High Kick, and Knuckle Hop, showcasing skills once vital for survival. Join us for three days of competition, sportsmanship, and connection…
SHI Celebration
Celebration is the largest gathering of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples, drawing thousands, including up to 2,000 dancers. It includes associated events, such as a Juried Art Show, Native artist market and parade, spread over multiple venues. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. CONTACT: Kathy Dye, SHI Communications…
WEIO (World Eskimo-Indian Olympics)
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage and athletic prowess of Alaska’s Indigenous peoples. Featuring traditional games like the ear pull, knuckle hop, and blanket toss. WEIO also includes native dance, a regalia parade, and the crowning of Miss WEIO.
Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow
Behind Carlson Center 2010 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AlaskaFree family event. All drums and dance groups welcome! Will be taking place behind the Carlson Center.