Alaska Native cultures

Alaska Native cultures are diverse Indigenous groups with rich traditions rooted in their environment, history, and spirituality. They include peoples like the Inupiaq, Yup’ik, Aleut, Tlingit, Haida, and others, each with unique languages, art, storytelling, and subsistence practices like fishing, hunting, and gathering. These cultures emphasize community, respect for nature, and spiritual connections to land and animals. Their arts, such as carved ivory, woven baskets, and elaborate ceremonies, reflect their deep relationship with the natural world. Despite historical challenges, Alaska Natives continue to preserve and revitalize their languages and cultural practices.