• 2025 Traditional Games 

    Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé 1639 Glacier Ave, Juneau, Alaska

    The 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, Alaska

    The 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, Alaska

    Free family event. All drums and dance groups welcome! Will be taking place behind the Carlson Center.

  • 2025 Annual AFN Convention

    Save the Date: The 2025 Annual AFN Convention will be held on October 16-18, 2025 in Anchorage, AK.

  • 2nd Annual Big Bog “Qinaqtaq” Traditional Games

    Barrow High School Gymnasium 1684 Okpik St,, Utqiagvik, Alaska

    Grades: 7 – 12 (Invitation only) Community members are warmly invited to come together and support youth at the Big Bob Traditional Games. These games are more than competition. They are a reflection of Iñupiat values, strength, resilience, respect, and connection to one another. Athletes carry these teachings as they compete, honoring those who came…

  • Kahtnuht’ana Hey Chi’ula Native Youth Olympics Invitational

    Skyview Middle School 46188 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, Alaska

    Hosted by Kenaitze Indian Tribe & Salamatof Tribe Save the dates! Join us for three days of Native Youth Olympics (NYO) and a Saturday night concert you won’t want to miss. This invitational brings together youth athletes, families, and communities to celebrate strength, skill, and Indigenous tradition through NYO games. Alongside competition, the weekend centers…

  • Chickaloon NYO Invitational

    Valley Pathways High School 1150 France Road, Palmer, Alaska

    Hosted by Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Join the community for the Chickaloon Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Invitational, part of the 2026 Indigenous Games community events. This invitational brings together youth athletes, families, and communities to celebrate strength, skill, and Indigenous tradition through NYO games. Alongside competition, the weekend centers culture, connection, and community gathering. Divisions:…

  • West High Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Invitational

    West High School 1700 Hillcrest Dr, Anchorage, Alaska

    The West High Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Invitational brings together participants for a day of NYO competition grounded in Alaska Native traditions. Native Youth Olympics games reflect ways of life that value strength, balance, endurance, and respect for community knowledge. This event provides space for participants and supporters to gather, compete, and share in traditional…

  • Eagle River JNYO Invitational

    Gruening Middle School 9601 Lee Street, Eagle River, Alaska

    The Eagle River Junior Native Youth Olympics (JNYO) Invitational is an invitation-only event focused on Junior NYO participation and traditional athletic practices. This invitational provides space for participants in grades 1st through 8th to engage in Native Youth Olympics games rooted in Alaska Native traditions and ways of life. Participation is limited to invited teams…

  • 2026 Festival of Native Arts

    Davis Concert Gall, UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus 1708 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

    The 52nd Festival of Native Arts will celebrate the theme of Remembering Our Past to Strengthen Our Future!! Find more info at www.uaf.edu/festival/.