Sunday, May 18, 2008

Oh the Places We'll Go---- The Alaska Native Heritage Center

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a museum and cultural center that will provide a complete and in depth opportunity to learn about the cultures of Alaska.

From the moment you walk in the door, you'll be enriched by being surrounded with this experience which allows you to get a look at the different groups of people living through out the state.


In the Hall of Cultures, you will discover:
Athabascan - How the Athabascan People Use Moose
Yup’ik, Cup’ik - Dancing & Healing, Healing & Dancing
Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik - Take the Best of Both Worlds
Aleut, Alutiiq - Basketry Through Time
Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian - Fishing How Families

(http://www.alaskanative.net/en/main_nav/exhibits_collection)

The outdoor exhibits are incredible opportunities to 'walk through' the homes from the cultural groups and discover the way of life in the villages of long ago.

The Gathering Place, the indoor stage, hosts native dancing and other demonstations that will facinate you! This is a great opportunity to take a little video to show your students!

Don't miss the gift shop!

To learn more: http://www.alaskanative.net/

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