March 28-30, 2025
Join us at the BRHS gym in Bethel, Alaska
Cama’i Dance Festival
“Ciuliamta Cauyait - Drums of our Ancestors”
Join us
The three-day event begins on Friday, March 28th with doors opening at 5 p.m., ending Sunday, March 30th at 9 p.m.
Friday: Doors open 5 p.m.
Dancing begins 5:30 p.m. to midnight
Saturday: Doors open 11:30 a.m.
Dancing begins 12:00 p.m. to midnight
Native foods dinner - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Please donate food ~ everyone is invited
Sunday: Doors open 12:30 p.m.
Dancing begins 1:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dance Groups Invited
Unit Souzou - Photo credit Ross Peter Nelson
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Qasgirmiut
Upallret
Yurartet
BRHS Warriors
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Gladys Jung Cranes
Kuskokwim Learning Academy - KLA
BRHS JROTC Rifle Drill Team
Delta Illusion Dancers
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Emmonak
Kasigluk
Kotlik
Scammon Bay
Chevak Tanqik
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Aanchich’x Kwaan, Tlingit & Haida
Kuukpikmiut, Inupiaq, from Nuiqsut
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• Step Dance, African American
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Unit Souzou, Japanese Taiko Drummers
Cuban & Latin Dance
Ciuliamta Cauyait
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Drums of our Ancestors
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Ciuliamta Cauyait • Drums of our Ancestors •
Reserve a craft table.
Full table $50/day or $130 for 3 days | Half table $30/day or $75 for 3 days
Leave a message for Minnie Sallison Fritts
In Yup’ik culture, we embrace each other with a warm and welcoming greeting by offering a handshake accompanied by the exclamation, “Cama’i!”
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Volunteers Needed!
The festival is only possible with generous help from volunteers who give their time and energy so that we can all share in these experiences.
Volunteers work in 3-4 hour shifts.Each volunteer receives a day pass to the event and a Cama-i pin.
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Alaska Airlines Travel Discount
Book your ticket on Alaska Airlines now and gt a 7% discount to join us in Bethel!
Use Alaska Airlines discount code: ECMO006
Valid for travel between March 23rd - April 4th, 2025 (exclusions may apply).
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Miss Cama’i Cultural Pageant
Miss Cama’i is a cultural ambassador whose mission is to build leadership and increase community involvement among people of the YK Delta and beyond.
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Artist Vendor Tables
Full table $50/day or $130 for 3 days
Half table $30/day or $75 for 3 daysTable reservation for corporations or orgs: $100/ day or $300 for 3 days.
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Cama’i 2023 Gallery
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Sponsor Now
We love our sponsors!
It is our hope that you will consider
partnering with us to keep regional arts
alive for the coming generations.
2025 Dedication
It is customary for Cama’i to dedicate the event to at least one inspiring individual and pay tribute to the memory of another individual whose legacy helped to shape and preserve our cultural traditions in the delta.
The Cama’i Dance Festival is honored to dedicate this year’s event in memory of Stanley Waska of Emmonak.
Details Coming Soon
2025 Living Treasures
We honor our living treasures:
Isadore & Angela Hunt of Kotlik
Details Coming Soon
View 2024 Recap
“Yuraq Paiciutekaput ~ Dance is our Legacy”
