Photos: 2017 Alaska Federation of Natives convention

Roy Ahmaogak of Wainwright dances on the floor. Nuiqsut Dance Group. The first night of Quyana Alaska took place on Oct. 19, 2017, at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage. The evening of cultural performances, including traditional dancing and drumming, has been a part of the annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference since 1982. (Marc Lester / Alaska Dispatch News)