Women of the Alaska Native Sisterhood stand in solemn rows, bearing candles in memory of those who have departed their tribes.
Members of the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood flank Grand presidents William Martin and Freda Westman as the Thursday memorial begins.
Mary Katasse-Miller served up her renowned fry bread at several lunches and dinners.
Voting members of Grand Camp applaud as Eric Morrison of Juneau's camp is elected as the Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President.
Storyteller Gene Tagaban broke off from a serene flute performance into a more humorous routine, chronicling an adventure in a California coffee shop. "Am I a real Indian? Well, sure," he mused. "Do you see this profile? My grandfather was on a coin."
Eric Morrison of Juneau's camp was elected as the Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President.
The elders went to the front of the line at Friday's cultural dinner, falling behind Pat Suetlak as they broke into the diverse feast.
Petersburg's Leikkaring Dancers performed for Grand Camp attendees, displaying traditional Norwegian dances for the crowd.
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