Ilanka cultural center, Alaska, United States
4.5 (5 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #4 in Cordova Speciality Museums
small but important
This very small "museum"/gift store/cultural center offers a unique look into the four native peoples who populated this area before discovery by various Europeans. There are some artifacts including the last carved out cedar canoe that exists along with other explanatory placards and artifacts. The most interesting was to talk to the docent who was a member of Supiak group of native persons. She was able to discuss the effects of the earthquake in 1964 on the way of life and how the area looked totally different before that as well as to talk about efforts to save the Eyak language now that the last native speaker died. Truly interesting and worth a visit.
Address
110 Nicholoff Way, Cordova, AK 99574
Mobile
Website
https://www.facebook.com/IlankaCulturalCenter/
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:50
User Ratings
4.5 based on (5 reviews)
Reviews
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5Mike M 5:00 PM Oct 22, 2018
Very Impressive
Learn more about the Eyak and Chugach cultures, great examples of local Alaska Native arts and crafts. Very welcoming staff in clean well-lit, modern facility.
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4easttowest 5:00 PM Jun 11, 2019
a glimpse of traditional life
There is a very small exhibit with some traditional crafts and photos and a nice little gift shop. Your visit will be short, but it is by the harbor and grocery store, so do stop for a few minutes. It is nice to support local efforts.
