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Cultural Connections Show

Gwitch’in Athabasan Fiddler Bill Stevens

Enjoy a one-hour stage show featuring traditional music, dancing and storytelling by Gwich’in Athabascan Fiddler Bill Stevens. Alaska Native youth dancers in their beaded moosehide garments join in to demonstrate traditional dances.

Monday – Friday, June – Aug @ 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.
$10/per person, $5/children 10 & under.

For more information, contact Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs, 907.459.3741, dixie.alexander@tananachiefs.org.

Cultural Program Workshops

Birch Bark Baskets, snowshoes, moose skin bags, or suncatchers… just a few of the many possible traditional Athabascan art projects you can make in one of TCC’s cultural program workshops. Join instructor Dixie Alexander and other expert Athabascan artists in 1-3 day workshops on traditional techniques of basketmaking, 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 purses, sun catchers, etc.

For information on class schedule, contact TCC Cultural Program Coordinator Carmen Sears, 101 Dunkel Street, Ste. 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701, PH: 907.459.3741, carmen.sears@tananachiefs.org

Daily Films & Schedule

Shown throughout the day — FREE!

Join us for free films focused on Alaska’s history, nature, and cultures. Shown 7-days-a-week in our 100 seat, hi-definition theatre or video nook. [Read more...]

Family Portraits in Traditional Athabascan Clothing

The Nelson Family Portrait

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. $55/family, $45/couple, $35/individual

“Visitors come to Alaska from all around the world, and they don’t get a chance to touch Native garments or smell the smoked moosehide.” says Cultural Program Director Dixie Alexander. “We say, ‘Please, put them on!’”

Monday – Friday 9am-6pm or by appointment. Call Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs, 907.459-3741, dixie.alexander@tananachiefs.org

Field Trips for Kids

Salcha Elementary School student at fur table with Ranger Laurie

Join Park Ranger Laurie for a free field trip or 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.

First Fridays

Lara Poirrier/Northern Source Images. June 7th First Friday artist

Lara Poirrier/Northern Source Images. June 7th First Friday artist

Nature photography by Ryan Black, June 7th First Friday artist

Nature photography by Ryan Black, June 7th First Friday artist

Iris Sutton, July 5th First Friday artist. photo by FairbanksAlaska.com

Iris Sutton, July 5th First Friday artist. photo by FairbanksAlaska.com

 The first Friday of every month enjoy a free reception from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring the work of an Interior Alaska artist.

  • June 7: Aurora photography by Lara Poirrier/Northern Source Images and nature photography by Ryan Black. Lara documents the beauty and awe of what she witnesses while living and traveling in Alaska. Specializing in photographing the aurora borealis and landscapes, Lara’s ability to capture these special moments is superb. Ryan Black uses the beauty of Alaska to his advantage; a true photographer’s paradise. His landscape photography truly captures the magnificence of this great land.
  • July 5: Iris Sutton & Anne Wood O’Brian–mother and daughter–both create beautiful work. Absolutely stunning and bright paintings, paired with unique felted work compliment each other to create the perfect First Friday duo.
  • August 2: Clay masks & ornaments by Heather Anderson
  • September 6: TBD
  • October 4: Paintings by Victoria Salmon
  • November 1: TBD
  • December 6 & 7: Holiday Art Bazaar, a two-day art fair featuring hand-crafted items made by local artisans.

We are now booking artists for 2013 & 2014. For more information, call Macy at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center at 907.459.3730.

I SPY Scavenger Hunt for Kids

I SpyAn eagle, a moose, a bear and birds–there are more than 15 different animals throughout our exhibits. Kids of all ages can enjoy a self-directed I SPY Scavenger Hunt anytime. Check with the Rangers at the Alaska Public Lands Information counter for your own I SPY worksheet, and see what you can spy with your little eye!

Make It & Take It

Make it Take it 2Make your own porcupine quill earrings with an Alaska Native artist, or choose your colors and watch your earrings come together. June – Sept, Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm. Information:  907.459.3741 or dixie.alexander@tananachiefs.org

Young Native Fiddlers Classes

Young Native Fiddlers perform at Festival of Native Arts. Photo by Ron Brower

Young Native Fiddlers perform at Festival of Native Arts. Photo by Ron Brower

Calling all young fiddler and guitar players! The Young Native Fiddlers are currently on summer vacation, but will start fiddle and guitar lessons again in mid-September for the 2013-2014 season. Practice is every Saturday (Sept – April) from 11am-1pm here at the Morris Thompson Center. School aged children (2nd – 12th grade) are welcome. Contact Angel Ambrose 907.388.6308 or Maryanne Allan 907.590.1711 for more information.