Self-determination the solution to Western education failuresANCHORAGE — Arctic educators say too many Alaska Native and American Indian students are not well served by Western school systems. The solution lies in self-determination, said panelists speaking at the Arctic Encounter Symposium on March 31 in… Apr 05 23April 05, 2023Article at Indian Country Today
Tlingit John Kito retires after 57 years in educationThe flier for his going away party says a lot about John Kito’s work as an educator. Across the top of it are photos of people performing traditional dances of Alaska Natives, Pacific and South Pacific Islands, Mexico, Indonesia and Africa. The… May 24 22May 24, 2022Article at Indian Country Today
Former governor to be new Anchorage university chancellorThe next leader of University of Alaska Anchorage has a controversial history with tribes. The University of Alaska Anchorage announced former Gov. Sean Parnell as the new chancellor of the campus. Wednesday’s announcement means the university passed… May 12 21May 12, 2021Article at Indian Country Today
Inupiaq woman a finalist for top Alaska university jobThe University of Alaska Anchorage is picking a new chancellor during a time of nearly overwhelming challenges. Pearl Kiyawn Nageak Brower, former president of the tribal college Iḷisaġvik in Utqiaġvik is one of eight finalists for the post. Over the… May 06 21May 06, 2021Article at Indian Country Today
Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson is ‘ideal choice’ to lead Alaska Pacific UniversityDavidson steps in to replace Dr. Bob Onders, a physician and an attorney Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage has named Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, Yup’ik, as its incoming president. Board chairman Ethan Schutt, Athabacan, wrote in a prepared… Mar 24 20March 24, 2020Article at Indian Country Today
