Arctic Encounter: Artists & Leaders Unite

0:00It's April 16th. This is Anchorage News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Global leaders from around the world rode into Anchorage this week for the Arctic Encounter Summit, hashing out big issues on the top of the planet. Right nearby, over 70 Alaska Native artists set up shop at the Alaska Native artist market, showcasing carvings, masks, and handmade goods. For the first time ever, this market opened its doors to the public, letting everyday folks dive into authentic Native creations just steps from the high-level talks. One carver has been at it for 48 years, drawing from his dad's old-school mask-making ways, no power tools, all by hand, and the rugged vibes of his Nunavoc Island routes to keep traditions alive. Another artist kicked off her sewing business from scratch, stitching gear for her kids when cash was tight, and now she's all in on sharing that. Hand made love to her Arctic Lux line. These makers see the market as more than sales.

1:00It's a spot to rep their culture and connect. You can catch it from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through Saturday, April 18th, blending global chats with local heart right there in Anchorage.