Share in Our History & Culture
ON THIS ISLAND , WE CELEBRATE THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND US while also honoring the people who have carved out a unique and rich way of life here .
Sitka is located on Lingít Aaní , the land of an Alaska Native people who have lived here for over 10,000 years . As the ancestral home of the Tlingít , a base for Russian settlers in the 1800 ’ s , and the location of Alaska ’ s transfer to the United States , Sitka ’ s legacies are complex and vast .
As a result of Sitka ’ s history , our community is resilient , vibrant , and truly unlike any other . We believe that no matter who you are or where you are from , our unique history , culture , and people offer many learning opportunities .
Incorporating historical and cultural elements into your event allows attendees to carry this experience with them long after it is over . From land acknowledgements , to business success stories , to lectures on Sitka ’ s WWII history , you can enhance your meeting by inviting one of our dynamic local speakers to present at your event . Our historic spaces , like the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall , the Sitka Fine Arts Camp , or the Sheet ’ ka Kwaán Naa Kahidi Tribal Community House , are also available to rent for a banquet or reception . Entertain attendees with a performance from the Naa Kahidi Dancers , a multigenerational Tlingít dance group , or the New Archangel Dancers , an all-female Russian dance troupe . Learn about Sitka ’ s Russian-influenced history by taking in a performance by the island ’ s newest ensemble , Alaska Storytellers .