Our Story

Celebrating the rich native culture and natural beauty of Prince of Wales Island.

A vibrant totem pole standing tall against a backdrop of lush Alaskan forest on Prince of Wales Island.
A vibrant totem pole standing tall against a backdrop of lush Alaskan forest on Prince of Wales Island.
Elder native Alaskan storyteller sharing traditions with a group of attentive visitors near the island shore.
Elder native Alaskan storyteller sharing traditions with a group of attentive visitors near the island shore.

Our Projects

Celebrating native heritage through community efforts.

Elder crafting traditional Tlingit woven basket in a sunlit workshop.
Elder crafting traditional Tlingit woven basket in a sunlit workshop.
Weaving Arts

Preserving basket weaving skills passed down generations.

Children learning native dance steps during a cultural festival on Prince of Wales Island.
Children learning native dance steps during a cultural festival on Prince of Wales Island.
Dance Classes

Engaging youth in traditional dance and storytelling.

Community members gathering around a fire sharing native legends at dusk.
Community members gathering around a fire sharing native legends at dusk.
Hand-carved totem poles standing tall against the forest backdrop.
Hand-carved totem poles standing tall against the forest backdrop.
Story Circles

Keeping oral histories alive through shared stories.

Totem Art

Supporting local artists carving totem poles.

A traditional Native Alaskan totem pole standing tall among the lush forests of Prince of Wales Island under a soft morning light.
A traditional Native Alaskan totem pole standing tall among the lush forests of Prince of Wales Island under a soft morning light.

Island heritage