The defendants sold over $1 million worth of fraudulent artwork throughout the conspiracy. JUNEAU, Alaska – A Washington man was sentenced Wednesday for his role in a scheme to sell hundreds of products produced in the Philippines as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork, violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. According to court documents, between […]
Three years following the establishment of the Alaska Native Brotherhood in 1912, the Alaska Native Sisterhood was founded on March 8th, 1915 in the Tlingit village of Haines. ANS immediately began working with ANB on issues of civil and voting rights. The group also lent assistance with the passage of the Native Citizen Act of […]
The 51st annual Festival of Native Arts returns to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’ Campus from Feb. 27-March 1, 2025. The festival will feature three nights of performances, an artisan marketplace and hands-on cultural workshops — all free and open to the public. Since 1973, the Festival of Native Arts has provided […]