Before Natives Got Talent, four-year-old Hazel Schwantes wasn’t sure she wanted to get on stage. Her mom’s promise of gummy bears helped motivate her to perform. Hazel Schwantes was moments from ...

Nearly 60 percent of visitors to Alaska see the state's Native culture: totem carving, Native dancing, the blanket toss, art and traditional music and museums. Whether travelers want to explore Alaska ...

The Alaska Federation of Natives convention starts Thursday at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage and runs through Saturday. This year’s theme is “Standing Strong, Standing United.” AFN is the state’s ...

The Alaska Native Heritage Center entrance (photo by Jesse Darling, all images courtesy the Alaska Native Heritage Center, unless otherwise noted) America’s Cultural Treasures: This article is part of ...