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Photos: UAA hosts 2nd annual Native Heritage Month Celebration

A member of the Anchorage Chevak Dance Group performs. Photo by Justin Cox.

UAA hosted the 2nd Annual Native Heritage Month Celebration in the Student Union on Nov. 20. Food was provided for the guests and at the event and many Alaska Native artists displayed and  sold their creations. There were demonstrations from the Alaskan Native Heritage Center and performances from local Alaska Native dance groups.

Phillip Charette welcomes guests, gives the land acknowledgement and the schedule of events. Photo by Justin Cox.
Desserts provided for guests at the event. Photo by Justin Cox.
Guests visit tables and view  artwork from Alaska Native artists. Photo by Justin Cox.
Guests eat and mingle during the event. Photo by Justin Cox.
Alex Covey from the Alaska Native Heritage Center demonstrates the Alaskan High Kick. Photo by Justin Cox.
Covey demonstrates the Two-foot High Kick. Photo by Justin Cox. 
The Tapraq and Qerrulliik dancers of Anchorage perform. Photo by Justin Cox.
A dancer from The Tapraq and Qerrulliik Dancers of Anchorage performs. Photo by Justin Cox.
Members of the Anchorage Chevak Dance Group perform. Photo by Justin Cox. 
The Anchorage Chevak Dance Group performs. Photo by Justin Cox.