Tourism Development and Marketing CulturalHost Program Overview The Alaska Native CulturalHost Seminar is a comprehensive training program designed with assistance from the Cook Inlet Tribal Council to provide a greater understanding and appreciation of Alaska Native culture for workers within Alaska’s hospitality and tourism industry. The course covers: Discussion of the meaning of culture, Overview of the main Alaska Native groups, Detailed presentations on the culture and characteristics of Alaska Native groups. Photo Credit: State of Alaska Tourism Marketing Program CulturalHost Video The CulturalHost video was produced through a partnership of theAlaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Part One: Introduction to CulturalHost Training (approximately 10 minutes) Objectives: Facilitate a greater understanding of Alaska Native culture among employees of the hospitality and tourism industries, Encourage greater cultural awareness and respect for Alaska's diverse Native culture groups. Part Two: Introduction to Alaska's Native Cultures (approximately 30 minutes) Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of the five main Alaska Native cultural groups, Demonstrate an awareness of the geogrphical locations for the main Alaska Native groups. Part Three: Alaska Native Culture in the Modern Context (approximately 15 minutes) Objectives: Learn about the modern history of Alaska Native organizations, Gain a sense of perspective on urban and rural life today for Alaska Natives. Part Four: Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity, Tourism Etiquette in Alaska Native Communities (approximately 15 minutes) Objectives: Demonstrate greater understanding of Native Alaskan cross-cultual communication methods, Demonstrate an awareness of proper protocol and etiquette to observe while visiting Alaska Native communities. Current CulturalHost Trainers Ann Lawrence (Master Trainer) Cook Inlet Tribal Council Anchorage 907-793-3281 alawrence@citci.com Patti Mackey Ketchikan Visitors Bureau 907-225-6166 pmackey@visit-ketchikan.com Anthony Nakazawa UAF Cooperative Extension Anchorage 907-786-6323 atnakazawa@alaska.edu Tonia Rioux Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau 907-747-5940 director@sitka.org Jasmin Smith Owner/Small Business Development Consultant Certified Hospitality Department Trainer The Business Boutique (907) 230-4968 info@thebusinessboutique.org www.thebusinessboutique.org Dragon London (907) 220-4411 dragon.london00@gmail.com Trainer Materials To access CulturalHost program materials such as trainer's manual, participant workbooks and PowerPoint presentations, contact DED staff for the password and instructions. Click here to access the password protected site. Scheduled Classes The State of Alaska provides information on AlaskaHost classes scheduled by authorized trainers as a service to potential students. Schedules, locations, and fees for services are determined by individual trainers. If you are a trainer and are scheduling a class, please contact staff to have your class listed here. Upcoming Classes for Students No CulturalHost classes are scheduled at this time. Contact Us As of July 1, 2019, the State of Alaska's tourism training programs will administered by the Alaska Travel Industry Association. Please contact them at at 907-929-2842 or info@alaskatia.org