With a special thank you to the Awesome Foundation: Alaska Chapter, a limited number of printed Central Yup'ik resources are now available to classrooms and families in Alaska at no-cost! If you know of a classroom or family interested in learning with these Central Yup'ik Resources, please direct them to fill out a request at: https://forms.gle/93kEXGgx4pTL3YAQ9 *Please note: Resources and[...]
Angniq Anutiiq, Happy Birthday! is a story about a young boy's birthday. The story follows festive activities throughout the day. Even after a full day of adventures and receiving toys and gifts, he says his favorite part of the day was spending time with loved ones. This story demonstrates Alaska Native Cultural Values and contains sixteen Central Yup'ik keywords for learning opportunities.[...]
According to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), there are six major challenges impacting Indigenous Student Success today: Lack of respect and resources in education systems, causing a critical education gapNumerous obstacles to educationLoss of identity, caught in no man’s landInvisible and at risk youthEducation is often irrelevantDespite efforts, th[...]
