For years, a trip – cruise or land – to Alaska was defined primarily by the state’s natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Visitors might see totem poles somewhere along their travels, but their interaction with the indigenous history and culture of the state was minimal. That began changing some 10 or so years ago as more and more attractions built around Alaska’s indigenous heritage became available to visitors and Native Corporations started taking a more proactive role in defining Alaska tourism.

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