Indigenous Media

Our program is located on the lands of the Dena Lower Tanana peoples. The campus of Troth Yedd’ah has long been a gathering place for Indigenous people from across the interior of Alaska. Indigenous film and theatre production includes dedicating focus on continuing and expanding to share Indigenous stories on stage and screen as directed, written, and/or performed by Indigenous people. The ongoing efforts of bringing authentic representation to the stage and screen can be seen in our production seasons every year.

Melora James (CHRISTINA) sits on her bed during filming for a scene from Power of Words. Photo by UAF Theatre and Film

Recent Works

^{Tumyaraq-qaa by Kavelina Torres (2023)}

Power of Words publicity poster, courtesy of Maya Salganek

^{Power of Words by ''Wáats''asdíyei Joe Yates (2017)}

Poster- Suŋauraq: Blue Bead. Close up of a face surrounded by blue beads. UAF Photo

^{Suŋauraq by Naqtuq Dommek (2011)}

^{Something in the Living Room by Kavelina Torres (2024)}

We Breathe Again, publicity poster by UAF Theatre and Film

^{We Breathe Again by Marsh Chamberlain (2018)}

Graphic image of Molly standing in front of the Molly of Denali logo.

^{Molly of Denali (2018-2020) selected episodes produced by FRAME Film Productions}

An elder woman tells a story to rows of children outside a small house in the summer. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek

Facilities

Students studying indigenous media at UAF's Department of Theatre and Film can look forward to using all of Alaska as their classroom. This immersive experience connects them with the state's rich cultural landscapes and diverse indigenous communities. By engaging with local storytellers and media creators, students gain hands-on learning opportunities that deepen their understanding of indigenous media and its vital role in preserving Alaska Native heritage.