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Celebration 2010 (June 3-5)
"Our Land"   

Haa Aan
í (Tlingit); Íitl’ Tlagáa (Haida); Na Yuubm (Tsimshian)

Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor the next Celebration June 3-5, 2010 in Juneau. SHI's Native Artist Gathering and biennial Juried Art Show and Competition will debut June 2. Hotels sometimes fill up soon after this date is released, so SHI encourages people to book rooms early. Please check back for more information. Celebration Coordinator: Sarah Dybdahl, 586-9234, sarah.dybdahl@sealaska.com

Get updates at www.twitter.com/2010celebration!

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Winners of Juried Art Competition Announced
Seven artists have taken top awards at the fifth Sealaska Juried Art Competition in Juneau for best contemporary and traditional Native art. The winners, chosen by juror David Boxley, an internationally recognized Northwest Coast Native artist, are...(more)

Making photos or recordings at Celebration? See where to register and read the photo policy

Click here to see map of available parking lots near Celebration venues

Volunteer schedule now posted
(Volunteer Schedule)

SHI to hold Native Artist Gathering
SHI will hold a Native Artist Gathering for Native artists right before Celebration. The gathering will be an informal meeting where Native artists can meet each other and talk about art. The gathering is scheduled 2:30, June 2, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (formerly known as the Armory). Refreshments provided. It will be followed by a Juried Art Show awards ceremony at 4:30. For more information contact Carmaleeda Estrada at 907-586-9280 or carmaleeda.estrada@sealaska.com

TV and Internet broadcasts of Celebration
Celebration will be broadcast live on statewide television and the Internet. The 360 North television broadcast is available on cable and can be found on channel 15 in most communities in Alaska and channel 18 in Juneau. In addition the broadcast will be available over the air on 3.2 DTV in Juneau, 7.3 DTV in Anchorage and 9.4 DTV in Fairbanks. Dish Network carries the broadcast on 9380, 7040 or 8299. SHI will post the online link to the broadcast on this website before Celebration begins.

Ticket Sales
3-day pass: $30; Elders and Youth (12 and under) $15 (Now available for purchase at Sealaska Heritage Institute)
1-day pass: Adult $15; Elders and Youth (12 and under) $10

Accommodations
The Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau is keeping a log of hotel and B&B rooms that are available during the week of Celebration. For information on accommodations, contact the JCVB at 586-2201 or info@traveljuneau.com.

Entry forms available for soapberry, seaweed contests
Entry forms are available for the soapberry contest and the seaweed contest, which will be held during Celebration 2010. (Seaweed Entry Form & Rules) (Soapberry Entry Form & Rules)

SHI Recruiting Celebration Volunteers
Sealaska Heritage is recruiting volunteers for Celebration 2010. To volunteer, contact Liz Perry at 907-586-9264, elizabeth.perry@sealaska.com. We need 200 volunteers to make Celebration happen!

Discount on Airfare Available for Celebration
SHI has set up a convention rate for people traveling on Alaska Airlines to Celebration. The rate gives a 5 percent discount for those traveling between May 31-June 8. It applies to travel between Juneau and any U.S. or Canadian city. The code is ECCMB1204 and will be available to use online by the week of Oct. 12. (www.alaskaair.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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