Global leaders have gathered at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage, and the event’s organizers have also opened an Alaska Native artist market for the public to visit. The simultaneous opening gives visitors a chance to see cultural work alongside the high-level meetings taking place inside the conference halls.

The Dena’ina Center, located in downtown Anchorage, is serving as both a meeting site for international delegations and a showcase space for Alaska Native artists. The market features a range of handmade items and artworks—from traditional carvings and beadwork to contemporary prints and textiles—offering a window into the region’s artistic traditions and living cultures.

Organizers say the decision to open the market to the public was intentional: it creates a space for cultural exchange and gives local artists an opportunity to display their work to a broader, global audience. For community members and visitors, the market provides a chance to meet makers, learn about techniques and stories behind the pieces, and directly support local artisans.

While access to the conference sessions themselves may be limited to credentialed participants, the artist market is being promoted as a public-facing element of the program. Attendees planning to visit should check local listings or the event’s public information channels for up-to-date hours, location details, and any health or security protocols that might affect entry.

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