We're celebrating National Dance Day today with dance groups representing the Alutiiq, Dena'ina, and Yup'ik cultures of Bristol Bay! The dance groups performed this summer at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. | Bristol Bay Native Corporation

Today (and every day), we honor the first people of Alaska on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Did you know that there are 11 distinct Alaska Native cultures? Alaska Native culture is vivid and dynamic, filled with art, music, self expression and respect for the land and their elders. Below you’ll see an example of a traditional Yup’ik dance shown by Alaska Native Heritage Center. Learn more about how to experience Alaska Native culture on your future trip ➡️ http://bit.ly/2VWG6Zy. Video Credit: Alaska

Beautiful Yup'ik dance kamiks made by the late Anna Anvil from Nunapitchuk/Bethel area. Materials are beaver, wolverine, wolf, calfskin, leather, seal, yarn, beads and sinew. #culturalheritage #culturalexchange | Alaska Native Heritage Center

55 reactions | Kingikmiut Dancers shared Inupiaq drumming and dancing on the Dena’-People’s Stage at the Gathering Place along the Yellow Trail. | Alaska State Fair | Facebook

Honoring their Inuit culture through music and dance, Pamyua takes the stage in Juneau, Alaska, spreading joy with traditional Yup'ik dancing songs! Check out the full concert for even more songs and stories from the Indigenous performance group: https://youtu.be/ss5r26AMBHY | Lincoln Center