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Cultural Program Workshops – January Schedule

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.

  • Feb 18 & 19
  • Feb 25 & 26

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.

For more information, 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

Daily Films

Daily at 9 am, 10 am, noon, 2 pm and 4 pm – 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.

Click here for the schedule.

Explore Alaska Film & Lecture Series

The Alaska Public Lands Information Center hosts a film and lecture series about exploring Alaska’s public lands.

Fri, Feb 3:   The Alaska Historical Society will host a panel presentation about Jujiro Wada and his Yukon Quest trail blazing of 1902. Traditional Japanese drumming will accompany the show.

Wed, Feb 15:    The film “Fat Bike” will accompany Kevin Breitenbach as he talks about the rapidly-growing popularity of fat biking in Alaska.  

Thurs, Feb 23: Tom Moran will share his stories of bicycle touring around the state. The film “Pedal to the Midnight Sun” will accompany the presentation.

For more information, call 907.459.3730

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.

February 3, 2012:  This month we have the honor of featuring two local artists and their one-of-a-kind creations.

Amanda Gecas uses her experience as a dog musher on the Yukon River & the feedback of professional explorers to inspire her designs. She will feature her custom, handmade fur clothing and gear.

Laura Sample will be here with her charcoal illustrations, many of which reflect different cultures and landscapes from her travels across the globe.

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

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.

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!!