Quyana Night I

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Quyana Alaska was initially introduced at the 1982 AFN Convention as a ‘thank you’ from AFN to Alaskans statewide for supporting the Native community in a pro-subsistence vote. ‘Quyana’ means ‘thank you’ in Yup’ik. Through the years, this cultural celebration has helped restore our traditional dances and ensure they are passed onto future generations. Quyana Alaska has expanded to two evenings featuring groups from across the state. In all, more than 200 different dance groups have performed. A cultural revival has exploded across rural Alaska, and Quyana Alaska is now a treasured highlight of every Convention. Quyana Night I – Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:00 p.m. Kasukuak Dancers (Alutiiq) 7:30 p.m. Yaaw Tei Yi (Tlingit / Haida) 8:00 p.m. Acilquq (Yupik) 8:30 p.m. Naqsragmiut Dancers (Iñupiaq) 9:00 p.m. Atx̂am Taliĝisniikangis (Unangax̂) 9:30 p.m. Qasgirmiut Dancers (Yupik) 10:00 p.m. Barrow Dancers (Iñupiaq)