Anchorage, AK — Ping Chong and Company (PCC) and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) announced the national launch of Passages Alaska, an arts-infused high school social studies curriculum. Passages Alaska stems from PCC’s 2017 interdisciplinary production ALAXSXA | ALASKA, a multimedia theater piece created by PCC’s Ryan Conarro, Gary Upaayuilnguq Beaver and Justin Perkins. […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with several events and activities on Oct. 14, 2024. Indigenous Peoples Day honors Indigenous people, culture and knowledge nationwide. It affords time to reflect and recognize the Indigenous knowledge that enhances the education provided by the university. UAF events will be held on Oct. 14 […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Indigenous Studies is seeking an artist to design a logo for the college. Artists interested in working with the college on the design project should submit portfolios and resumes using the online submission form. The deadline for applications is July 8, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. The projected date for completion […]
“As a leading research university in the Arctic, UAF is committed to integrating Indigenous knowledge with Western science to address global challenges,” said Charlene Stern, UAF’s vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education, earlier this week. “Becoming the first-ever College of Indigenous Studies in the nation within a public university is a huge step […]