‘Mana,’ story of Filipinos in Alaska, to open in Oct. at Anchorage Museum

Mana: The History We Inherit  is an audio-visual archive honoring Alaska’s Filipino elders through photos and stories sourced from Filipinos across the state. WEBSITE

The Anchorage Museum in Alaska will open a pop-up exhibit and gathering space called Mana: The History We Inherit on Oct. 28, 2023 to Jan. 28, 2024. It is an audio-visual archive honoring Alaska’s Filipino elders through photos and stories sourced from Filipinos across the state.

The exhibition will be at Anchorage Museum’s Education Hall, Main Floor, East Wing, 625 C St, Anchorage.

Filipinos have settled in Alaska beginning in the late 18th century, but their histories and stories are often untold. Mana: The History We Inherit offers insight into the history of Filipinos in the state with original interviews connecting the past and present.

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Visitors will learn about Filipino workers across Alaska industries, business owners, elders, and descendants wishing to document their personal or family stories.

The hands-on experience of the exhibit will provide visitors with the opportunity to engage through music and contribute to a community time capsule. The exhibit will include two collections: photography and audio narratives, and community contributions.

The exhibition will be at Anchorage Museum’s Education Hall, Main Floor, East Wing, 625 C St, Anchorage.

Mana (Inheritance) is the work of Filipino Americans Shayne Nuesca, journalist; Joshua Albeza Branstetter, documentarian; and community builder Tasha Elizarde in collaboration with Julie Varee of the Anchorage Museum.

With community partners and online submissions the Mana team is gathering a collection of photos and stories from the Filipino community in urban and rural Alaska.

For more information and ways to connect with Mana, visit the project website.