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Why choose the College of Indigenous Studies?
Our commitment to Alaska Native languages
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is committed to preserving, documenting and teaching Alaska’s Indigenous languages. The Alaska Native Language Center, a critical component of the College of Indigenous Studies, was established by the Alaska Legislature in 1972 and is at the core of UAF's commitment. As specified by statute, the ANLC mission is to:
- study languages native to Alaska;
- develop literacy materials;
- assist in the translation of important documents;
- provide for the development and dissemination of Alaska Native literature; and
- train Alaska Native language speakers to work as teachers and aides in bilingual classrooms.
The Alaska Native Language Center is home to five full-time faculty members and three staff members, the Alaska Native Language Archive and a publications office with a dedicated editorial board. The ANLC team is active in academic and community-based research and teaching.
Learning rooted in community.
We offer academic programs designed to serve Indigenous communities and build a new generation of leaders. Our programs are grounded in these communities and the challenges they face.
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52nd annual Festival of Native Arts returns to UAF Feb. 26-28
February 17, 2026
The 52nd annual Festival of Native Arts will return to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus from Feb. 26-28. The festival will feature three evenings of performances, cultural workshops and an artisan marketplace. All events are free and open to the public.
Mellon Foundation Troth Yeddha' Collective Fellowship recipients
November 21, 2025
The UAF Graduate School is honored to recognize seven Ph.D. students selected for the Mellon Dissertation Fellowship. These fellows are established UAF Ph.D. students whose work centers Indigenous knowledge in the arts and humanities, builds transdisciplinary connections, and responds to community needs through university-based research.
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Inaugural cohort of LIFE Scholars announced
October 16, 2025
The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Indigenous Studies has selected the inaugural cohort of the Leaders in Indigenous Food and Energy Scholars Program. This prestigious program is designed to support and cultivate emerging and current leaders in Alaska's Indigenous food and energy systems.
UAF to host Indigenous Peoples Day events Oct. 13
October 08, 2025
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with several events and activities on Monday, Oct. 13.
Rural Alaska Honors Institute will celebrate 43rd graduation
July 07, 2025
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute will hold its 43rd annual graduation July 10 at 1 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus. The ceremony will stream live on Facebook.