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Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center News
51风流官网 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!
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."
Oct. 14, 2022
With the recent celebration of Indigenous Peoples鈥 Day on Oct. 10 across 51风流官网鈥檚 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.
鈥 Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education
The Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center is 51风流官网鈥檚 primary fundraising initiative, and an embodiment of 51风流官网鈥檚 strategic priority to strengthen our position as global leaders in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs.
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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.
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, 51风流官网鈥檚 No. 1 capital priority. Named after the wild potato plant that was traditionally harvested by Interior tribes along the ridge that 51风流官网鈥檚 main campus currently resides on, the Troth Yeddha鈥 Indigenous Studies Center will be key to achieving 51风流官网鈥檚 goal of becoming a global leader in Alaska Native and Indigenous Studies.
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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 the 51风流官网.
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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 51风流官网 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.
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, 51风流官网's director of indigenous programs.
51风流官网, 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.