Juneau, Alaska – July 11, 2024 - Voyij.com announces that Royal Caribbean Group is sponsoring the 2024 Celebration, joining the festivities at the Dance Staff level, which includes the opportunity to host an exhibitor table at the Native Artist Market. As part of its Celebration sponsorship, Royal Caribbean Group is gifting its table at the Alaska Native Artist Market to Wild Yukon Furs, one of the businesses represented on Voyij.com. Wild Yukon Furs is a Skagway-based, Indigenous-owned, seller of sustainably harvested premium fur jewelry, hats, and art. Vanessa Aegirsdottir and George Bahm, co-owners of Wild Yukon Furs, will be showcasing their unique products. George will also participate in Celebration’s welcoming ceremony with Inland Tlingit dance group, Dahkkha Khwáan. Celebration begins on June 5, at 5 PM.

"We appreciate our partnership with Royal Caribbean and Voyij wholeheartedly. To have the opportunity to experience Sealaska Heritage Institute's biannual Celebration in Juneau is an unforgettable experience and being able to participate as a vendor with the generous support of Royal Caribbean was a great privilege. We are so proud of these relationships and their commitment to supporting Indigenous culture and business. Thank you to Royal Caribbean and Voyij for this opportunity. We look forward to future partnerships!" said George Bahm and Vanessa Aegirsdottir, from Wild Yukon Furs.

Additional vendors represented at the Native Artist vendor market also represented on Voyij include: Corrine Garza, Renee Culp, Pauline Duncan, Jayne Dangeli, Leiliani Knight, Sam Sheakley, Theodore Hart, and Janie Henderson.

Celebration 2024 is an important cultural event that brings together Alaska Native peoples to celebrate their heritage through dance, art, and storytelling. Hosted by the Sealaska Heritage Institute, this biennial event features a variety of activities, including traditional dance performances, arts and crafts exhibitions, and educational workshops. 

The event aims to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples. Royal Caribbean Group sponsors Celebration 2024 as part of its SEA the Future initiative, which focuses on sustaining the planet, energizing communities, and accelerating innovation. 

To educate its passengers on the importance of shopping locally in Alaska, Royal Caribbean Group has partnered with Voyij.com to support local retailers. This collaboration has generated over $1 million in sales for local Alaska businesses and connected cruise passengers with local handcrafters and artists. The site also features informative blog content on programs like Silver Hand, Made in Alaska, and Alaska Grown. 

About Voyij.com

Voyij.com is Alaska's premier e-commerce platform, representing over 300 small businesses and artists from more than 45 communities. The site offers various Alaska-made products, including the largest selection of Alaska Native art, from baleen baskets, totemic sterling silver jewelry, art prints, ivory carvings, and more. Through Voyij’s partnerships with Alaska tribal governments and nonprofits, more than 20% of seller’s represented on Voyij are Alaska Indigenous artists. Voyij.com is dedicated to sharing Alaska's authentic spirit with the world. 

About Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International, owned by Royal Caribbean Group has delivered innovation at sea for over 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel that features the latest technology and guest experiences for today's adventurous travelers. The cruise line revolutionizes vacations with itineraries to 240 destinations in 61 countries on six continents.

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