Programs & Events — Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

Gwich’in Fiddling and Dancing Celebration

Join Trimble Gilbert, Bill Stevens, Pete Peters and other fiddlers for a traditional Gwich’in Fiddle Party. Celebrate with traditional favorites like the Duck Dance, Rabbit Dance, Double Jig, Hankerchief Dance, and Two-Step.

March 15 & 16, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m at the Morris Thompson Center

Admission is $10. Proceeds benefit TCC Cultural Programs Department.

For more info, call Dixie Alexander at 907.459.3740 or dixie.alexander@tananachiefs.org

Spirit of the Wind, Special Showing

Saturday, March 17 @ 11 a.m and 4 p.m. Come see this rare film following the trials and triumphs of sprint mushing legend George Attla. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company will be providing light refreshments before each showing.

Young Native Fiddlers Classes

Calling all young fiddlers! The Young Native Fiddlers have begun their weekly lessons for the 2011-2012 season. Every Saturday (Oct – April) from 11-1pm here at the Morris Thompson Center. Come on down at 11am on Saturday if you are young and want to learn to play. Or if you just want to enjoy the cuteness of kids with fiddles!!

Family Portraits in Traditional Athabascan Clothing

Dress the entire family in traditional Athabascan clothing featuring stunning beadwork, moosehide, and wolf, muskrat, wolverine and beaver fur. Take home a family portrait on CD. $65/family, $55/couple, $45/individual

Monday – Friday by appointment. Call Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs, 907.459-3740, dixie.alexander@tananachiefs.org

First Fridays

Held on the First Friday of every month. 5-8 p.m.

For more information, please call the Alaska Public Lands Information Center at 907.459.3730.

Cultural Program Workshops

Join instructor Dixie Alexander’s two-day workshops on traditional techniques of caribou hair tufting, beadwork, & porcupine quill work. Every class we will be working on different handmade items such as moose skin bags, sewing bags, coin purse, sun catchers, etc. Or you can bring your own sewing item that you need help making.

For information on class schedule, contact TCC Cultural Program Director Dixie Alexander, 101 Dunkel Street, Ste. 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701, PH: 907.459.3740, Cell: 907.347.1884, dixie.alexander@tananachiefs.org

Class space is limited. Reserve your space today.

Materials fee: $150.00 per class. Materials List: Moose skin, deer skin, glass seed beads, felt, yarn, quills, dyed caribou hair, rings, faceted beads, crow beads, feathers, dentallium shells, needles, thread, sinew.

School Field Trips

Join Park Ranger Laurie for a free field trip or a class visit. Explore the exhibits, watch a movie, and participate in many curriculum-based activities. Call Laurie/Alaska Public Lands Information Center at 907.459.3731 for more information and reservations.