The annual Cama-i Dance Festival, bringing together Native dance groups from all around the state, takes place April 1-3 in Bethel at the high school. The festival also showcases performances from guest dancers from outside Alaska, dance clinics, a Native foods dinner and more. For information and the impressive schedule, visit http://www.camai.org.
Also in Bethel, this year’s annual Tribal Unity Gathering takes place April 6 and 7 at the Piciryarait Cultural Center. This is the 23rd Tribal Unity Gathering, sponsored by the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) to bring tribal delegates together to address ways to improve health care services and access to care for patients. This year’s theme is “Building Wellness Together,” and information and registration are available online at http://www.ykhc.org/tribalgathering. Registration deadline is March 10.