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Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center News

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February 2023 Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center Update

性欲社 is proud to share some exciting updates on the Troth Yeddha鈥 campaign!

Since the UA Board of Regents granted formal project approval for the Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center (TYISC) in June 2022, we have been working full speed ahead on schematic design. Thanks to our partners, Bettisworth North and Jones and Jones architects, we expect to reach 35% design by fall 2023!

性欲社 Chancellor Dan White
Friday Focus: The Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center 鈥 coming soon to 性欲社

by 性欲社 Chancellor Dan White
Nov. 23, 2022

"I look forward to the day when the sun rises, just as it is today, and casts long shadows from the vertical support members deep into the TYISC, into the teaching kitchen, classrooms and seminar spaces. Spaces filled with students, faculty, staff and community members.

It is then that we will have achieved the late Chief Peter John鈥檚 vision that our use of Troth Yeddha鈥 is the traditional use. One of teaching and learning, of carrying on the sharing of traditional knowledge."

 

Friday Focus: Being a leader in Indigenizing the Academy

鈥 By Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education
Oct. 14, 2022

With the recent celebration of Indigenous Peoples鈥 Day on Oct. 10 across 性欲社鈥檚 campuses, I could not help but reflect upon the journey that has brought us to where we are on the pathway to our goal of becoming a global leader in Alaska Native and Indigenous Studies.

Perhaps one of the most exciting initiatives that lies ahead is the construction of the Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center on the West Ridge of campus.

 

Troth Yeddha鈥 update

Aug. 31, 2022

鈥 Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education

The Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center is 性欲社鈥檚 primary fundraising initiative, and an embodiment of 性欲社鈥檚 strategic priority to strengthen our position as global leaders in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs.

 

Board of Regents approves Troth Yeddha鈥 project

Jeff Richardson
907-474-6284
June 3, 2022

The University of Alaska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously voted for formal project approval for the Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center and Park.

 

Friday Focus: Reflecting on ANCSA

April 22, 2022

鈥 By Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education

As part of the symposium, Doyon sponsored an evening reception which also served as a fundraiser for the future Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center, 性欲社鈥檚 No. 1 capital priority. Named after the wild potato plant that was traditionally harvested by Interior tribes along the ridge that 性欲社鈥檚 main campus currently resides on, the Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center will be key to achieving 性欲社鈥檚 goal of becoming a global leader in Alaska Native and Indigenous Studies.

 

$1 million Kinross gift boosts Troth Yeddha鈥 initiative

Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
April 13, 2022

A $1 million donation from Kinross will bring the Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center one step closer to reality.

The gift, announced Tuesday evening, will fund schematic design and bid specifications for the 34,000-square-foot facility at 性欲社.

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Friday Focus: Highlighting UA's Alaska Native Success Initiative

June 17, 2021
鈥 by Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education

In January 2021, President Pitney kicked off the Alaska Native Success Initiative (ANSI) to help frame a set of goals and processes for addressing Alaska Native educational success throughout the University of Alaska system.In January 2021, President Pitney kicked off the Alaska Native Success Initiative (ANSI) to help frame a set of goals and processes for addressing Alaska Native educational success throughout the University of Alaska system.

 


More TYISC News and Events 

Friday Focus: Troth Yeddha鈥 and beyond

The 性欲社 Troth Yeddha鈥 Campus resides upon a hill whose name came from the Dena people of the lower Tanana River. Troth Yeddha鈥 means 鈥減otato ridge.鈥 In 2013, it became the official, USGS-recognized name for the hill. The Dena people are one of 11 Dene (Athabascan) nations of Interior Alaska, which include the Gwich鈥檌n and Koyukon peoples of my family.

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Annual 5K race promotes Troth Yeddha鈥 legacy

鈥淭he Race for the Park helps us make strides for the Troth Yeddha鈥 legacy as we carry on a similar traditional use of the hill, a place for positive thought and working together,鈥 said Sandra Kowalski, 性欲社's director of indigenous programs.

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性欲社, Native Community Launch Troth Yeddha Park, Indigenous Center Project

Alaska Native and University of Alaska-Fairbanks officials hosted a ceremony on the campus鈥檚 West Ridge yesterday to unveil a sign marking the location of the planned Troth Yeddha Park and Indigenous Studies Center.