Katiluta Cultural Festival

BSNC is thrilled to partner with other regional organizations to host the Katiluta Cultural Festival taking place April 30 to May 2, 2026 in Nome.

The festival honors the strength and resilience of our culture while creating space to learn from one another and celebrate the region’s shared heritage. BSNC extends gratitude to our partners, including Kawerak, Inc., Sitnasuak Native Corporation, Nome Eskimo Community and the Bering Straits Foundation, as well as the volunteers and participants whose dedication makes this event possible. 

• Workshops and Demonstrations
• Artist Market
• Dance Performances
• Traditional Foods
• Storytelling and Intergenerational Sharing

Katiluta brings together families, Elders, youth, artists, and culture bearers to celebrate our shared heritage and traditions. More details, including dance performance schedules and workshop information, will be announced soon. We look forward to celebrating with you in Nome!

Are you interested in sharing your knowledge, skills, or cultural practices with the community? We are seeking individuals to lead cultural workshops or demonstrations during the Katiluta Cultural Festival. If you are interested in hosting a session, please contact us at comms@beringstraits.com or sign up here: Workshops/Demonstrations. We welcome community members, artists, and culture bearers to help make this gathering meaningful for all generations.

We are excited to showcase the incredible talent of our region’s artists/vendors. If you would like to participate in the market, please register here: Artist/Vendor Market Registration

Alaska Airlines Discount Code

Traveling into Nome on Alaska Airlines for Katiluta? Email rcraft@beringstraits.com for a discount code! 

Questions?