“We’re always happy to share the songs of our ancestors,” said Jolene John, who performed Thursday night with her dance group from Toksook Bay.
Dancers of The Lower Yukon Drummers and Dancers group perform at Quyana Night in Anchorage on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
Alaska Native dance groups traveled from all over the state to dance and sing pieces that have been passed down from their cultures. Quyana Night was first introduced in 1982, as a way to preserve these performances and to ensure they’re remembered for years to come.
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