In addition to dance performances at Centennial Hall, Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Sealaska Plaza and Marine Park, Celebration includes the following associated events:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
Native Artist Gathering
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | FREE
Networking, discussions, idea sharing.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Juried Art Show awards
4:30–7 p.m. | FREE
Open gallery, awards ceremony and reception.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
Native Artist market
8 a.m.–6 p.m. | FREE
Retail Native art sales.
Sealaska Plaza
Juried Art Show
9 a.m.–6 p.m. | FREE
Open gallery.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Workshop: Face stamp
12–2 p.m. | $10
Taught by Lorene (Shadootla) Hanlon. Learn about face stamps and make your own.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Soapberry Contest
2–3 p.m. | FREE
Contestants compete for best soapberries.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Lecture: Haa léelk’w hás aani saax’ú: Our grandparents’ names on the land
3–4:30 p.m. | FREE
Thomas Thornton and Harold Martin will talk about the Southeast Native place names project and recently completed atlas. Followed by a book signing.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Film: For the Rights of All
3–4:30 p.m. | FREE
Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater.
All Ages Workshop: Song Writing /
DrumSongProject
5–7 p.m. | FREE
Led by George Holly. Participants will learn about song writing and create a group song. Includes performance by Shgen George’s 4th/5th grade class.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Film: Reel Injun
7–9 p.m. | $5
History of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.
Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater
Black Seaweed Judging
8–9 p.m. | FREE
Judges sample seaweed entries.
Egan Room, Centennial Hall
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
Native Artist market
8 a.m.–6 p.m. | FREE
Retail Native art sales
Sealaska Plaza
Juried Art Show
9 a.m.–6 p.m. | FREE
Open gallery.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Artist demonstrations by past Juried Art Show winners
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | FREE
Featuring Della Cheney, Teri Rofkar, Nick Anderson.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Workshop: Formline Design (1 of 2)
1–3:30 p.m. | $10
Taught by Nicholas Galanin. Learn the basics of Tlingit formline.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Film: For the Rights of All
3–4:30 p.m. | FREE
Viewing followed by talk led by Ishmael Hope.
Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater
Workshop: The Way our Grandparents Once Told Stories
4:30–6:30 p.m. | FREE
Led by Ishmael Hope. Inviting tradition bearers and students to honor the art of storytelling and oratory.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Film: Reel Injun
4:30–6:30 p.m. | $5
History of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.
Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater
Open Mic: Poetry, STORIES, music
7:30–9 p.m. | pay as you can
Open to customary or customary-inspired performers. Hosted by Nae Tumulak and Ricky Tagaban.
Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
Native Artist Market
8 a.m.–6 p.m. | FREE
Retail Native art sales
Sealaska Plaza
Juried Art Show
9 a.m.–6 p.m. | FREE
Open gallery
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Language Open House
11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | FREE
Demo of language project and materials.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Film: Reel Injun
1–2:30 p.m. | $5
History of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.
Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater
Workshop: Formline Design (2 of 2)
2–4:30 p.m. | $10
Taught by Nicholas Galanin. Learn the basics of Tlingit formline.
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Lecture: Northern Northwest Coast Native Headgear
2 p.m. | FREE
Steve Hendrickson will talk about origins, types and styles of NWC hats and headdresses.
Sealaska Plaza, 4th floor boardroom
