Alaska Native Studies

Program Introduction

The Alaska Native Studies Program provides the student with:

An introduction to Alaska Native ways of knowing and seeing the world.
An experiential and theoretical exploration of Alaskan Native Cultures.
A series of critical perspectives on traditional and contemporary Native experiences and politics.

Fall 2008
Alaska Native Studies Course Offerings:

Do you want to learn an Alaska Native language? Have you wondered how Alaska Native peoples think about time or about their relationship with the environment? Have wondered about the gathering of traditional foods and how the seasonal cycles regulate this gathering? Or maybe you're interested in contemporary issues such as what is unique about Alaska Native leaders and leadership styles? Have you ever wanted to learn to research and write---about Alaska Native issues?

These and other exciting topics will be addressed in the Alaska Native Studies (AKNS) Fall 2008 course offerings. See the spring schedule for additional information about specific courses.

Late Starting Classes: Do you need a late starting course? Look at our Fall 2008 schedule to find out what we're offering. Click on the AKNS Fall 2008 Course Listings link to view these courses.

Lepquinm Gumilgit Gogoadim Dance Group Alaska Native Heritage Center, Mar. 2006

Cupiit Yuraratet Dance Group member Alaska Native Heritage Center, Mar. 2006