Celebration draws thousands to Juneau to uplift Alaska Native culture and heritage
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June 5, 2026
Early summer sun beamed down on the opening of Celebration, a festival that honors Southeast Alaska Indigenous cultures. The Grand Entrance drew thousands of dancers, families and supporters for the biennial tradition in Juneau. This year, an estimated 1,800 dancers of all ages gathered on Wednesday from Indigenous communities from across Alaska, the Great Plains […]
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