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Donlin Gold, LLC Presents
Celebrating Alaska’s Native Cultures
Once again, the Alaska State Fair will host the Raven’s People program to share and celebrate Alaska’s Native cultures with fairgoers through performances, crafts and film.
Experience the strength and agility of some of Alaska’s best athletes at the Native Youth Olympics demonstrations, including the ever-popular blanket toss. Marvel at the talent and meet the artists at the Alaska Native arts and crafts program, with Native artists exhibiting daily.
Glimpse the richness, humor and history of Alaska’s Native peoples through performances of the highly acclaimed Raven’s Radio Hour as well as several traditional and contemporary Alaska Native dance groups. Featured dance groups this year include the Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiat Eskimo drummers and dancers from Alaska’s farthest north city, as well as the Hooper Bay Traditional Dancers, Yup’ik performers from southwest Alaska who have earned the distinction as one of Alaska’s oldest and most popular dance groups.
Wrap up your Raven’s People experience by viewing one of the featured documentaries airing in the Alaska through Film series.
Whether you can spend an hour or an entire day, we invite you to enjoy the diversity of Alaska’s Native cultures through our Raven’s People program
Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage
Sunday, September 2 • 1 PM
As part of our mission to bring Alaskans together in the spirit of good will and sharing, the Alaska State Fair will host this unique fashion show. It will provide an opportunity to display the art, innovation and craftsmanship of both traditional and contemporary Alaska Native clothing.
Barrow Traditional DancersDonlin Gold Raven’s People Area
Wednesday – Monday, August 29 – September 3 • 3:30 PM
Wednesday – Friday, August 29 – August 31 • 2 & 5:30 PM
Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage
Saturday – Monday, September 1 – 3 • 2:30 PM
Featured dance groups this year include the Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiat Eskimos from Barrow – Alaska’s farthest north city. The Barrow-based performers provide a powerful and magnetic drumming and singing presence that will draw Alaskans and visitors alike.
Hooper Bay DancersDonlin Gold Raven’s People area
Friday – Thursday,August 24 – 28 • 3:30 & 5:30 PM
Alyeska PipelineColony Stage
Monday & Tuesday, August 27 & 28 • 1 PM
Also featured this year are the Hooper Bay Traditional Dancers. This Yup’ik dance group from southwest Alaska is one of Alaska’s oldest and most popular groups. They entertain with humor and enthusiasm and have been featured during the annual Quyana Night dance celebrations at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.
KTUUChannel 2 presents
Donlin Gold Raven’s People Area
Saturday & Monday September 1 & 3 • 5 PM
Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage
Sunday, September 2 • 5 PM
A professional storyteller, actor, writer and teacher, Jack has been honored by the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education as a Distinguished Dignitary. “Raven’s Radio Hour” will be featured at the 2012 Alaska State Fair as part of “Raven’s People: Celebrating Alaska Native Cultures” program.
Kodiak Island DrummersAlyeska Pipeline Colony Stage
Saturday – Monday, September 1 – 3 • 3 PM
Donlin Gold Raven’s People Area
Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2 • 7 PM
Feel the beat of the island — Kodiak Island, that is. These youthful high-energy percussionists will sweep you along on a tide of rhythms, blending traditional sounds with Afro and Latin funk.
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO)Pebble Corral
Sunday, September 2 • 10 AM – 6 PM
This competition began in 1972. It provides insight into cultural heritage and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Students in grades 7-12 participate, and this event has grown to more than 69 schools represented.