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.