Who We Are
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Who We Are
We Are.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is a living cultural center located in Anchorage, Alaska that promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions. As the only statewide cultural and education center dedicated to celebrating all cultures and heritages, ANHC serves as a statewide resource for Alaska Natives from birth until Elder.
We support and celebrate Alaska Native Peoples from all Alaska Native Cultures including:
Dene, Iñupiat, Sivuqam Yupigi, Yupiit, Cupiit, Unangax̂, Sugpiat, dAXunhyuu, Łingít, Xaadas, Ts'msyen.
Our Mission
Alaska Native Heritage Center preserves and strengthens the traditions, languages, and arts of Alaska's Native Peoples through statewide collaboration, celebration, and education.
Our Vision
Thriving Alaska Native people and cultures are respected and valued.
Our Values
Values.
Show Respect to Others
Each Person Has a Special Gift
Know Who You Are
You Are a Reflection on Your Family
Have Patience
Some Things Cannot Be Rushed
Take Care of Others
You Cannot Live Without Them
Share What You Have
Giving Makes You Richer
Accept What Life Brings
You Cannot Control Many Things
Live Carefully
What You Do Will Come Back to You
Honor Your Elders
They Show You the Way in Life
See Connections
All Things Are Related
Our Foundation
2023–2028 Responsibility Plan
This strategic plan is a call to the responsibility that ANHC has to our community. We honor the path paved before us while establishing our path forward — grounded in Alaska Native Ways of Living and traditions.
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