UAF College of Indigenous Studies

10/03/2026

Indigenous Peoples Day is coming up on Monday, October 12!

Join us at UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus for fry bread tacos, dance performances, Native games, Elder’s wisdom, vendors and more ways to learn, celebrate and connect.

👉 See the event schedule at bit.ly/UAF_IPD to plan your day.

09/16/2026

The Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Award celebrates Indigenous scholars who have made exemplary contributions to our understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and Native ways of knowing in Alaska. The UAF Center for Cross Cultural Studies is now accepting nominations for the 2026 award, and we want to hear from you.

📣 Submit a Nomination by Sept 30, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekdcSt5JC7ybBeZjPAtX52bqb2Ws7GK785XYrAuYwgdhMtxQ/viewform

➡️ See the award details: https://www.uaf.edu/cxcs/for-students/awards.php

09/04/2026

Calling all artists! 📣 Be a part of history and design the 2027 Festival of Native Arts logo!

Contest Details:
✨The winning submission will be used in marketing the UAF Festival of Native Arts in print, digital, and social media
✨Open to all artists 18+ years of age
✨Multiple submissions allowed
✨Hand drawn logos accepted
✨Prize is an iPad Air with Apple Pencil!
🗓️ Submit entries to [email protected] by October 4th, 2026 at 11:59 PM AKST.

REQUIREMENTS:
🔹Must reflect the theme: “Growing Our Roots, Shaping Our Future”
🔹Represent diverse cultures & regions
🔹Be readily converted to an electronic file with a resolution of 300 dpi
🔹Must maintain quality if reduced to a 2in x 2in image
🔹Must include a short artist statement
🔹Must be open to minor adjustments for printing purposes

Learn more about Festival of Native Arts: uaf.edu/festival

08/21/2026

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08/19/2026

This fall, we are launching Alaska's first-ever Bachelor of Arts in Tribal Governance: a 120-credit degree developed in direct response to requests from tribes, alumni, and students across the state.

Our tribal governance program is grounded in Indigenous knowledge, values, and ways of life, built to help communities meet today's legal, economic, and social challenges while protecting cultural identity and sovereignty.

📅 Most classes start Wednesday, September 30, after the fall subsistence season
📝 Registration is open now through the first day of class
💻 Onsite, synchronous, and asynchronous options available
🎓Already have a certificate or AAS? Your credits count toward this degree

Learn more and talk to an advisor: uaf.edu/tribal/academics/

08/18/2026

We are hiring a comprehensive advisor! Application is open until Aug. 27th!

This position is a full-time, 10-month, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. Here are the application details and where to apply:

https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/rural-student-services-comprehensive-advisor-fairbanks-alaska-united-states

08/10/2026

Funding from the Doyon Foundation's Language Grant Program can be used for a variety of projects, including for tuition for language courses. Cool!

In case you missed it, we're excited to announce the return of the Our Languages Grant Program with a refreshed approach designed to better support language revitalization efforts throughout the Doyon region.

Whether you're learning from an Elder, documenting fluent speakers, creating language resources, or leading a community language project, we'd love to support your work.

✨ Grants from $500–$5,000
✨ Six-month project timelines
✨ Two funding cycles each year

Funding is available through four project streams:
🗣️ Capacity Building
🌿 Community Projects
📚 Immersive Learning
🎙️ Language Documentation

📅 Applications for Cycle one are open NOW through August 17, 2026, at Noon AKST.

Before you apply, be sure to review the program requirements and Application Handbook, then submit your proposal through our online application portal.

🔗 https://doyonfoundation.com/language-programs/

Questions? Contact Lucy Miller at [email protected] or Tatiana Kiaqaq Andrew at [email protected], or call 907-459-2048.

Together, we can learn, share, document, and strengthen our ancestral languages for future generations

08/06/2026

Help shape the future of rural Alaska!

The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Indigenous Studies is seeking a faculty member to teach, mentor, and conduct community-engaged research in Rural Development, working directly with Alaska Native and rural communities across the state. If you're passionate about place-based education, distance learning, and building lasting partnerships with Tribal, nonprofit, and governmental organizations, we want to hear from you.

📍 Fairbanks, AK (flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be considered)
💼This is a full-time, 9 month tenure-track faculty position with competitive salary and full employee benefits package

Learn more and apply:
🔗 careers.alaska.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-alaska-native-studies-and-rural-development-fairbanks-alaska-united-states

The College of Indigenous Studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a tripartite faculty position focused on teaching, research, and service in support of Alaska’s rural and Indigenous communities. This position plays a critical role in delivering distance education, m...

07/30/2026

Whether you’re a beginner picking your first gallon of berries or an experienced subsistence gatherer, knowing what’s safe to eat is key to harvesting with confidence!

A new research project, the Poisonous Plants of Alaska Project, is bridging the gap between traditional knowledge and modern science to help Alaskans navigate our wild terrain safely.

Out of thousands of plant species in Alaska, only about 30 are considered toxic. By learning to spot the few plants to avoid, you can harvest with genuine peace of mind.

🌿 Want to go deeper into Alaska’s native flora? UAF’s Ethnobotany Program, located at the Kuskokwim Campus, offers hands-on courses exploring traditional plant uses, safety, and local ecology.

Plus, through the Drumbeats Alaska Consortium—part of the UAF College of Indigenous Studies—qualifying students can receive scholarships to take Ethnobotany courses! 🎓✨

👉 Read the full story on the Drumbeats Blog: https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/drumbeatsblog/mapping-alaskas-toxic-terrain 👉 Learn more about Ethnobotany courses and scholarship opportunities: https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/akpoisonousplants

07/27/2026

Are you a non-science major interested in ploring interdisciplinary aspects of climate change and how it affects our lives? There are still spots left in this full remote, asynchronous course taught by Claudia Ihl, starting on August 24!

Intro to Climate Change
ℹ️ ENVI F102 | CRN: 76387 | 4 credits
⏰ Asynchronous (does not meet)
📍100% Distance via Canvas

Fall semester:
🗓️ August 12 - December 12, 2026

Register today, or contact an advisor for help: [email protected] | bit.ly/Fall2026CIS