Emily Keneggnarkayaaggaq Edenshaw: Alaska Native Heritage Center
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In this episode of the Cultural Tourism Podcast, Lexi Qass'uq Trainer speaks with Emily Keneggnarkayaaggaq Edenshaw (Yup’ik/Inupiaq), the president and CEO of the Alaska Native Heritage Center. They discuss the importance of cultural tourism, the role of the Heritage Center in preserving and sharing Alaska Native cultures, and the growing interest in authentic cultural experiences among visitors. Emily emphasizes the need for collaboration in promoting cultural tourism and the importance of educating others about Indigenous cultures and histories. The conversation also touches on the challenges of cultural appropriation and the responsibility of both visitors and locals to support Indigenous businesses and artists.
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Cultural Tourism, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Indigenous Culture, Alaska Native Communities, Cultural Appropriation, Tourism Education, Alaska Native Art, Indigenous Experiences, Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement, Heritage Tourism, Cultural Tourism
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