a high-end showcase of Alaska Native art, was closing — or, in the words of the group’s press release, “actively seeking to sublease its 3,000-square-foot gallery and meeting space in SoHo.” ...

The Alutiiq Museum has added a kanaglluk—gutskin jacket to its permanent collections. Created by Sugpiaq artist June Pardue, ...

Alaska Native Language map ... They are well-known for their distinctive art represented in totem poles and other elegantly carved objects. The Tlingit and Haida are more similar to Indians ...

The artists are among a group of 15 Alaska Native artists and groups who will split $48,000 in grants from Museums Alaska.

While at Metlakatla, you also have time to visit a gift shop to browse handmade Alaska Native art, pottery, and clothing. The cruise’s next visit is to Kasaan, home of the Haida tribe.

The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program has removed the phrase “Alaska Native” from its website. The award-winning University of Alaska program is now referred to only as its acronym ...