Sealaska Heritage Institute Celebration

The largest gathering of Southeast Alaska Native people, Celebration was held in 1982 as an opportunity for Alaska Native people to engage with their ancestral songs, dances, customs, and regalia. That first Celebration helped spark the renaissance of Native culture, language, and art that continues to flower today. With Native dance and song at the center, Celebration has grown to draw thousands and to include an art market, art exhibitions, fashion, food, and more. Celebration is organized biennially in Juneau by the Sealaska Heritage Institute, and everyone is invited to join.