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Learn about why SHI sponsored the first Celebration in 1982 and how it triggered a renaissance of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures. Traveling to Juneau to attend your first Celebration? Check out our frequently asked questions section.

  1. A Brief History

    Learn how Celebration began in 1982 and grew into a cultural renaissance for Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people.

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    Elders participating in an early Celebration gathering

  2. Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to common questions about attending Celebration, tickets, photography, and the event broadcast.

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    Detail of a carved and painted Southeast Alaska Native totem pole