Eagle River Indigenous Northern Games
Sponsored by the Ravenwood Elementary PTSO, join the one-day event for participants in grades 1-6 in the Eagle River area. Contact Caela Nielsen @ nielsen_caela@asdk12.org for more information.
Embracing Culture, One Step at a Time
Sponsored by the Ravenwood Elementary PTSO, join the one-day event for participants in grades 1-6 in the Eagle River area. Contact Caela Nielsen @ nielsen_caela@asdk12.org for more information.
Join Tlingit & Haida for the Juneau Junior NYO Celebration this February, hosted in partnership with Juneau School District! February 7 & 8, at the Dzántik’i Héeni GymGrades 3-6 are welcome to sign up at tinyurl.com/2025JrNYO For more information, contact Kyle Worl:kworl@tlingitandhaida.gov, 907.227.4998 This event is free and open to the public.
The Avannaa Arctic Games 2025 celebrate the resilience, skill, and traditions of circumpolar communities. This invitation-only event brings together select athletes from across the Arctic to compete in traditional games that highlight strength, agility, and endurance. Competitions include iconic events such as the One-Foot High Kick, Knuckle Hop, and Seal Hop, alongside cultural showcases and…
The 6th Annual Chickaloon NYO Invitational will be happening February 14 – 16, 2025 at Teeland Middle School. Divisions: Juniors (Grades 1-6) Seniors (Grades 7-12), and Open Adults 18+. Contact Leah Walker at lswalker@chickaloon-nsn.gov or Maio Nishkian at manishkian@chickaloon-nsn.go for more information.
Featuring Alaska Native artisans selling and demonstrating their art – basket weaving, dolls, beading, carving, and more. This is a rare opportunity to meet and greet the artists and watch them create one-of-a-kind items. Most are Silver Hand Artists.
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/.
Experience 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…
Join 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.
Celebrate 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…
3-day event includes: Art, dance and workshops in Bethel, Alaska.
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…
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…