March is an important time when many Alaska Native organizations gather for annual meetings. On March 18, respected leaders Georgianna Lincoln and Steve Ginnis joined us for the second episode of Denakkanaaga’s new seasonally focused cultural livestream series, moderated by Sharon Hildebrand. This… Read More
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Our People Speak: March In Our Memories – Elders Reminisce Online About Spring Carnivals and Dog Mushing
In March, esteemed elders Marie Yaska and Andy Jimmie joined us on the first episode of Denakkanaaga’s new seasonally focused cultural livestream series, moderated by Sharon McConnell, the executive director of Denakkanaaga. This episode is titled “March in Our Memories: Spring… Read More
Denakkanaaga Cultural Series
Denakkanaaga is offering online speaker programs in 2021. The monthly programs feature respected elders and leaders from the Native community and center around seasonal themes, highlighting aspects of traditional Alaska… Read More
Wondering What to Wear for Aurora Watching?
The Alaska experts at the Morris Thompson Center have noticed some AMAZING aurora activity recently. Are you thinking about coming to Fairbanks to see the lights? Because this is one… Read More
Morris Thompson Center launches the “Language Nook” with Alaska Native language resources
At the new “Language Nook” in the Morris Thompson Center, visitors can begin to discover the past, present, and future of Interior Alaska’s many and diverse Native languages. One can… Read More
Howard Luke’s Rifle
Early in 2020 Richard and Babes Coleman and I sat drinking coffee in my office as they told me about their years of friendship with esteemed local Alaska Native elder… Read More
Virtual Workshops: Athabaskan Beadwork for Beginners
In July and August of 2020 educator and master bead worker Kathleen Meckel took her extraordinary teaching skills online with a four part series of “micro-projects” for beginning bead workers.… Read More
Welcome Back!
The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center was created to be a place for gathering, discovery, education and celebration. Here locals and visitors alike can experience the people, cultures, and… Read More
Covid-19 Response
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is currently open to the public. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our guests and employees, and have made changes… Read More
Village-Based Cultural Traditions Workshops
Since 2019, Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs, a partner in the Morris Thompson Center, has offered Village Workshops sharing traditional skills through skilled craftspeople and artists passing on their knowledge… Read More