Alaska Native Heritage Center

 

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a centerpiece of native life in Anchorage.  We learned about Eskimos, Indians, and Aleuts, watched traditional dance, listened to storytelling, met carvers, and toured authentic dwellings.

 

These Pictures Depict Various Events Eskimo Contestants Enter

 in Their Competition Which Is Similar To The Olympic Games.

Moving Long Distances Using Only Your Hands And Toes

 in This Position Without Touching The Floor With Any Other Parts

How High Can You Kick A Ball In This Position?

Or - With One Leg Like This?

How About Kicking A Ball Like This!

 

We Saw Several Native Dances!

We Then Toured Authentic Dwellings and Saw Carvings

 

That Evening We Had A Staff Dinner.

 

Tailgunner and Wagonmaster

 After Finishing A Busy Staff Dinner Event.

  Another Job Well Done!

Mary Anne, Diana, Tim, Chris, Kaye and Walter

Genny, Larry, Carole, Sonny & Mary

Gerry, Sue & Mike

Don, Geri & Hank

Tim & Don

Ed, Joey, Nancy, The Don, Linda, Suzanne, Dale & Richard

Kathy & Hank

 

And So We Ended The Day

With A Very Enjoyable Dinner!