Discovering Alaska's People
The Alaska Native Studies Program provides an introduction to Alaska Native and Indigenous ways of knowing and seeing the world. The program emphasizes Alaska Native languages, cultures, politics, art, and provides an in-depth perspective on traditional and contemporary Native society, providing valuable enrichment to any UAA baccalaureate degree.
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Students may select one of two areas to complete the requirements for the minor; a policy focus or a language focus. Both of these areas emphasize the dynamic nature of Alaska Native peoples and cultures, and the variety of courses provides a meaningful understanding for native and non-native students alike.
Current Courses
Many students find a passion for Alaska Native Studies and delve into interesting research topics, ranging from the perspectives on kinship, philosophy, symbolism, and storytelling to examining the psychological and cultural perspectives of human development and well-being of indigenous peoples.
Student Success
UAA and its community campuses, Mat-Su, Kenai, Kodiak and Prince William Sound are located on the traditional homelands of the Dena'ina and Ahtna Athabascan, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, and Eyak peoples. A rapidly increasing number of culturally diverse peoples from all over the world also call Anchorage home. To better reflect this diversity and better serve our communities, the UAA Alaska Native Studies Program invites applications for a Multi-Cultural Post-Doctoral Fellow to begin August, 2018. This is a 9 month appointment (August to May) with a 3 month contract extension during the summer that may be renewed for up to an additional two years.
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BRIDGE TO SUCCESS
Dr. Maria Williams, Alaska Native Studies Chair, and Dr. Agatha John-Shields, College of Education, worked with a small cohort of Alaska Native undergraduate students to design a series of online modules with videos, resources, and games for incoming students to learn about the different programs and resources available on campus.
Interactive Bridge to Success ProgramAcademic Advising
You are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor, as well as any other faculty members concerning your course of study at UAA.
Erin Day
elday@alaska.edu
(907) 786-1357
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Please feel free to contact us here at Alaska Native Studies for any questions that you may have, either in person in Room 378 of the Social Sciences Building or over the phone at (907) 786-6135
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