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Collections & Scholarship
Preserving Cultural Memory
The Alaska Native Heritage Center maintains collections of Alaska Native cultural objects, archival materials, oral histories, and documentary resources — stewarded according to Alaska Native values of respect, relationship, and community benefit.
ANHC supports research that honors Alaska Native cultural sovereignty — prioritizing community-led inquiry, collaborative partnerships, and the return of cultural knowledge to the communities from which it came.
For research access, partnerships, or inquiries about specific cultural materials, contact us directly. We work with researchers, documentarians, educators, and tribal governments.
Collections
What We Steward
Oral History Archive
400+ recordings from Elders representing all 11 cultural regions, documenting stories, songs, language, and traditional knowledge.
Cultural Objects
Traditional tools, regalia, artwork, and everyday objects — stewarded with community guidance and cultural protocols.
Historical Photography
A growing archive of historical photographs documenting Alaska Native communities, events, and daily life across generations.
Documents & Records
Program records, correspondence, community agreements, and historical documents related to ANHC's 25+ year institutional history.
Research Principles
Community-Centered Research
Community Sovereignty
Alaska Native communities own their cultural knowledge. Research at ANHC respects and upholds indigenous data sovereignty.
Benefit to Communities
We prioritize research that directly benefits Alaska Native communities — not extractive scholarship for outside institutions.
Collaborative Process
Research partnerships involve Alaska Native scholars, Elders, and community representatives from the outset.
NAGPRA Compliance
ANHC adheres strictly to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act for all applicable cultural items.
For Researchers
Research Access & Partnerships
To inquire about research access, archival materials, or a collaborative research partnership with ANHC, contact us. All requests are evaluated with community benefit and cultural protocols as the primary criteria.