Education & Culture
Learn.
Culture is not a curriculum.
It's a relationship.
From language to land, art to oral history — ANHC's programs create pathways for everyone to engage with Alaska Native cultures.
20+
Distinct Alaska Native languages
11
Major cultural groups at ANHC
10,000+
Years of human presence in Alaska
226+
Federally recognized Alaska tribes
~16%
of Alaskans are Alaska Native
6
Village sites at ANHC grounds
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Learning Programs
Cultural Tourism
Understanding Alaska through the eyes of its first peoples — guided tours, cultural context, and immersive visitor experiences across 6 village sites.
Plan Your Visit
Cultural Programming
Youth programs, Indigenous Awareness Workshops, Elder-in-Residence, and year-round educational initiatives connecting community to culture.
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Language Hub
Alaska's indigenous languages — vitality data, greetings in every tongue, community resources, and how to support revitalization efforts.
Explore Languages
Media Center
Oral histories, cultural videos, historical documents, and the Boarding Schools Map — a growing public archive of Alaska Native voices.
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Learn About
the 11 Cultures
Before anything else, understanding who Alaska Native Peoples are — their languages, their regions, their traditions — is the foundation of learning at ANHC. Eleven cultural groups, six regions, one enduring homeland.
Cultural education in action
Year-round programming at ANHC · Anchorage, Alaska
K–12 Programs
School Visits &
Field Trips
ANHC hosts thousands of K–12 students each year. Curriculum-aligned programs guide students through village sites, hands-on activities, and Elder storytelling. Pre-visit and post-visit materials available.