Old Harbor Native Corporation Launches Tourism Subsidiary
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Alaska Nuna Adventures (ANA) is a new tourism subsidiary of Old Harbor Native Corporation (OHNC) to expand Indigenous-led tourism opportunities. ANA will serve cruise lines, land-based tour operators, and independent travelers seeking authentic, culturally grounded experiences guided by Alutiiq/Sugpiaq values.
Honoring People and Places
According to OHNC, ANA prioritizes low-impact visitor experiences that respect sensitive ecological areas and cultural sites across Kodiak Island, the village of Old Harbor, and Alaska more broadly. Visitor activities are carefully aligned with community priorities and seasonal rhythms, ensuring tourism enhances rather than disrupts the way of life in Old Harbor and surrounding communities.
“Alaska Nuna Adventures is guided fundamentally by Indigenous principles,” says OHNC Board Chairwoman Lillian O’Brien. “Every tour, visitor program, and cultural experience is designed in alignment with Alutiiq/Sugpiaq values, identity, and storytelling traditions, ensuring that tourism development honors the people and places that make the region unique.”
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May 2026
As a liaison between cruise partners, the Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor, Kodiak Island tribes, cities of Old Harbor and Kodiak, and residents, ANA ensures coordination, transparency, and community oversight in its operations.
“We are investing in a future where cultural tourism is led by our people, rooted in our values, and built to benefit our community for generations,” says OHNC CEO Kristina Woolston. “We look forward to welcoming visitors to learn, explore, and experience the richness of our Alutiiq/Sugpiaq culture, while creating employment and economic opportunities for our shareholders, descendants, and broader OHNC community.”
ANA is also meant to strengthen local economies by coordinating tours, cultural demonstrations, small-business partnerships, and workforce training programs. “We are excited that through these efforts, ANA is expanding opportunities for Tribal citizens, artists, culture-bearers, and local entrepreneurs to participate directly in the growing tourism sector,” says Jeffery Peterson, chief of the Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor.
ANA begins operations in 2026 and is actively developing partnerships with cruise lines, expedition companies, and tour operators seeking authentic Indigenous experiences.
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