One People Canoe Society traditional arrival and welcoming ceremony with Yees Ku Oo dancers will kick off the Festival. Yees Ku. Oo – Shu Gyad — is a multi-cultural dance group, comprised of many indigenous nations including, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Aleut, Yupik, and other nations. The Tlingit name, Yees Ku. Oo means “New People/New Beginning.” (Shu Gyad is the Sm’algyax translation) The late Clarence Jackson translated the name for the group at AFN in 2003, the year the dance group formed. “Our purpose is to share our songs with everyone.  We strive to show the utmost respect to all, and to teach the children through song – so that they will feel the pride of being indigenous.

Air Station Sitka’s area of responsibility (AOR) encompasses the entire Southeast region of Alaska from Dixon Entrance north to Central Alaska and from the U.S./Canadian border west to the central Gulf of Alaska. Air Station Sitka’s AOR presents the most demanding flight environment for Coast Guard aircraft operations, with 12,000 miles of isolated and rugged coastline and responsible for all inland search and rescue for Southeast Alaska. This region includes numerous remote villages and is characterized by mountainous terrain, severe weather and vast distances between fuel caches and landing sites.

JAMM is a tuition-free music program, which uses the power of music and the social experience of ensemble to help youth reach their fullest potential. With both during and after-school programming, JAMM serves over 600 students across three elementary schools and one secondary school within the Juneau School District.

JAMM is both a school-readiness and positive youth development model where children develop key skills for life and are encouraged to contribute positively to their community through music, ensemble and leadership.

Vox Borealis is a vocal ensemble that performed Sea Shanties at the 2021 and 2022 Maritime Festival. We are thrilled that they are able to join us this year! Full bio coming soon. Vox Borealis on Facebook.

Think your team has what it takes? Bond with co-workers, family, neighbors and friends at this year’s Maritime Festival Tug of War Contest. Besides the huge trophy and bragging rights for a year, each team member from the first place team will receive a $50 gift card from our generous supporters at Petro One, Airport Juneau! To register a team, email Kirstie or visit the JEDC booth on the day of the festival by 2:00 pm. 

Read all of the Tug of War rules here.

We’re an energetic band from Juneau, Alaska, specializing in indie sad girl pop punk—music you can bounce around to or wail along with. Our core lineup features Keenan on drums, Jacob on bass, Avery on lead guitar, and Anna on rhythm guitar and vocals.

Our passion for music has driven us to create a collection of tracks that resonate deeply. Drawing from our diverse musical backgrounds, we aim to craft songs that reflect the heart and spirit of our home.

You can check out our sound on Spotify and join us on this exciting journey as we explore new musical horizons. We can’t wait to share our stories through music and connect with you, whether at our live shows or through your headphones.

Navy Band Northwest’s brass band features the powerful voices of trumpets, saxophones, trombones, tuba, and drums. Performing a wide variety of funk, rhythm and blues, jazz and soul music in the New Orleans tradition, they re sure to bring a lively program wherever they go! As one of our most versatile groups, the brass band regularly performs for major festivals. professional sporting events, and university-level masterclasses. These professional Navy Sailor musicians serve as naval ambassadors which connect our communities, from Nebraska to
Alaska, face-to-face with THEIR United States Navy. Navy Band Northwest Facebook Page