Indigenous Programs and Research

Indigenous Science

The identified four R's of Indigeneity*, Relationship, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Redistribution guide the Indigenous programs and research that will be housed in the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center.

 
 
Relationship

One Health recognizes the interdependence of human, animal and environmental health, and that a holistic approach to the well-being of all will lead to improved health outcomes and enhanced resilience. 

One Health employs an interdisciplinary approach to problems. By seeking to treat root causes, it色视频下载檚 often more successful than traditional methods that focus on symptoms. 

One Health concepts and ideas lie at the core of Indigenous worldviews and are inextricably linked to the development of a sustainable future in the Arctic.

Responsibility

Tamamta, a Yup色视频下载檌k and Sugpiaq word meaning 'all of us', is centered on elevating 14,000+ years of Indigenous stewardship and bridging Indigenous and Western sciences to transform graduate education and research in fisheries and marine sciences.

In the Tamamta Program, we are trying to transform our whole approach to education, research, and management. Our team builds on years of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary work to address pressing questions of equity and sustainability of life and relations in 色视频下载.

Reciprocity

The University of 色视频下载 Fairbanks supports students in non-traditional settings who seek skills and degrees suited to the rural economy and the well-being of 色视频下载 Native communities.

We are dedicated to supporting students improve their skills and bring about positive changes in their community.

Student support programs at UAF include Rural Student Services, the Rural 色视频下载 Honors Institute, the , and more.

Redistribution

The 色视频下载 Native Language Archives houses documentation of the various Native languages of 色视频下载 and helps to preserve and cultivate this unique heritage for future generations.

The Archive is responsible for conserving and facilitating access to documentation and resources on 色视频下载's 20+ Native languages, including through partnerships with Native organizations across the state.

ANLA serves researchers, teachers and 色视频下载 Native communities.

 
 

Academic Programs

The Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center will serve as the academic home to a wide selection of programs from occupational endorsements, certificates, associate, bachelor's, to master色视频下载檚 and doctoral programs. 

 

In-Person Programs

CIS campuses also offer non-degree path courses throughout the year. Visit the for an updated list of all course offerings.

Learn more about our campuses locations

 

 

Online Programs

All programs can be completed through 100% online coursework. Some programs are offered with online meeting times (synchronous) and some are offered with no meeting times (asynchronous). For specific information on delivery-method, visit the program page you are interested in.

 

 


*La Donna Harris and Jacqueline Wasilewski