Alaska’s Indigenous cultures are some of the oldest living cultures in North America, shaped by thousands of years of connection to the land, ocean, rivers, wildlife, and seasons. Across Alaska, Indigenous peoples developed distinct languages, traditions, art, hunting practices, stories, and ways of life tied closely to the regions they called home. Today, these cultures remain a vital part of modern Alaska through community traditions, subsistence lifestyles, celebrations, carving, dance, storytelling, and everyday life across the state.

This page explores Alaska’s major Indigenous cultural groups, their traditional homelands, and the lasting influence they continue to have on Alaska today. Click the sections below to learn more about each culture and community.