The Spirit Wraps Around You exhibit at the Alaska State Museum looks at the history of Northwest Coast weaving and features 24 Chilkat and Ravenstail robes. Artists, dancers, and the community welcome these robes to the Museum.
At the APK
The Salmon Way
March 2020
Author and photographer Amy Gulick discusses her book “The Salmon Way” – An inspiring look into the lives of Alaskans and salmon and how they intertwine.
Walter Harper: Alaska Native Son
March 2020
Cruising the Fossil Coast Line Part II
March 2020
Ray Troll joins us again with co-author Kirk Johnson to discuss the science side of their book, Cruising the Fossil Coast Line.
The Case for Tranquility Base: Proving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
February 2020
Curator Steve Henrikson helps us celebrate the moon landing anniversary with an interesting lecture on the landing and Alaska’s missing moon rocks.
Reflections on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
February 2020
Dr. Emil Notti discusses the 1971 legislation authorizing Alaskan Natives to receive 44 million acres of public land, establish Native Corporations, and grant a $962 million settlement of indigenous land claims.