The Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim Tsimshian dance group performs at Alaska Pacific University’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
In Alaska, the second Monday of October is designated to recognize the state’s Indigenous people and their cultures. The Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage was one of several sites around the state that hosted events to commemorate the day.
APU’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration combined festivities, food and education. There were dances, demonstrations of traditional Native sports, a buffet featuring salmon and reindeer stews, and educational booths hosted by artists and activists…