Traditional Moose Hide Tanning: Conversation with Tom Huntington
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK, United StatesLearn about traditional Athabascan moose hide tanning techniques.
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Our Way of Life: Then, Now and Forever [ONLINE ONLY]
http://pmg.txv.mybluehost.me/staging/liveJoin us as esteemed guest Miranda Wright addresses the topic of Native ways of life. She describes the importance of spiritual, as well as survival, connections to the land which creates a Native way of life. Miranda also delves into the challenges of maintaining such as lifestyle in the present and in the future. … Read More
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Before the Snow Falls- Preparing for Winter [Online Only]
Second Traditional Chief Trimble Gilbert shares his wealth of wisdom and experience with the essential activities of preparing for winter. He address some of the logistics of this season change, but also the cultural significance and generational passage of these traditions from elders to youth. You can watch live at http://pmg.txv.mybluehost.me/staging/live/
Alaska Native Gift Shop Holiday Pop-Up
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK, United StatesJoin us on December 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Denakkanaaga suite at the Morris Thompson Center for a unique holiday shopping opportunity. You'll find beautiful, high-quality, authentic Alaska Native handcrafts to suit any member of the family. Call (907) 451-3900 for more information. See you there! Holiday Pop-up - AK… Read More
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Denakkanaaga’s Our People Speak: Caribou Tufting
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK, United StatesHighly accomplished caribou fur tufters, Emma Hildebrand (Northway, AK) and Dixie Alexander (Fort Yukon, AK), will share their tips for learning the craft. Join us August 11th at 12:30PM in the Morris Thompson Center, 101 Dunkel St. Fairbanks, AK. To ensure the safety of our guest speakers and audience members, we will ask that you… Read More
Fluffy Creations: Caribou Hair Tufting
Morris Thompson Center WebsiteLearn how to prepare and use caribou hair for Alaska Native art. Highly accomplished caribou fur tufters Emma Hildebrand (Northway, AK) and Dixie Alexander (Fort Yukon, AK) will share their tips for learning the craft.
Winter Wisdom- Weather Watching and Warm Clothing
Morris Thompson Center WebsiteSam Demientieff explores the wonders and trials of Alaskan winters. He shares tips about looking for signs in the weather and choosing the right clothing for those conditions. Sam also explain the importance of passing on these skills and traditional wisdom to youth to keep Alaska Native culture strong.
Fish Wheels: A Traditional Way to Catch Fish
Morris Thompson Center WebsiteSummer has begun! June represents a time for Alaska Native people to prepare for the salmon run. Traditionally, one of those tasks would be creating and setting up a fish wheel. Special guests join the series to speak about how to make and use a fish wheel, as well as their cultural importance. Watch live… Read More
Traditional Native Protocols: Carrying on the Native Way of Life
Morris Thompson Center WebsiteFor many generations Athabascan people of Interior Alaska have relied on their traditional values and protocols to carry out their Native way of life. In this program we talk with Native leaders, Chief Andy Jimmie and MIranda Wright, to discuss Native protocals and how they are being used in this day and age. Watch live… Read More
The Holiday Show
Morris Thompson Center WebsiteTune in to hear Elders reminisce about celebrating Christmas when they were young.