A Yupiaq Worldview 2nd Edition
A. Oscar Kawagley
174 pp

In a call to unite the two parts of his own and modern Yupiaq history, Kawagley proposes a way of teaching that incorporates all ways of knowing available in Yupiaq and Western science. He has traveled a long journey, but it ends where it began, in a fish camp in southwestern Alaska, "a home for his heart, mind, and spirit."

Bird Traditions of the Lime Village Area Dena'ina
Upper Stony River Ethno-Ornithology
Priscilla N. Russell | George C. West
226 pages, 6" x 9"

Russell and West present us with a unique opportunity to experience the cultural traditions of how a population of Alaska Native peoples relate to birds.

Building Community: Reforming Math and Science Education in Rural Schools
Paul Boyer
128 pages, 6" x 9", color photos, also available free as a PDF download

A report on the National Science Foundation's Rural Systemic Initiative.

A glimpse of the intellectual history of educators in Alaska, and English teachers in particular. It is about the life and work of two men: John Veniaminov and Sheldon Jackson.

The history of the Northern Koyukon, Western Gwich'in and Lower Tanana was kept by storytellers for over a hundred and fifty years. This is a fascinating account of their history taken from written records of the early explorers, traders and missionaries and the oral tradition of the Alaska Native peoples themselves.

Tlingit Moon & Tide
Teacher Resource: Elementary Level
Dolly Garza
Published by the University of Alaska School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
72 pp, 8.5" x 11"

This book brings an understanding of science and ecology to the elementary classroom, by showing teachers how to present local and ecosystem knowledge held by longtime inhabitants of Southeast Alaska. Native knowledge has an increasingly important role, as mainstream America comes to terms with our dependence on a healthy Earth.

Village Math is unique in that it introduces math to young people in a culturally-relevant way using scenarios found in everyday life in Alaska's rural areas. The target audience is middle school, but many of these problems apply to older and younger students as well.

This curriculum handbook and the accompanying CD from the Common Knowledge radio series introduces the reader to the creative potential of bringing multiple knowledge systems to bear in our understanding of the world around us.

The Nanwalek and Port Graham Alutiiq of Alaska use many of the plants that grow in their country. They have a rich cultural heritage in which they deserve to have pride. This book contains detailed documentation of their ethnobotanical knowledge.

The essays contained in this compendium were assembled from a collection originally published in the Sharing Our Pathways newsletter, which was issued bi-monthly over a period of ten years (1996–2005) under the auspices of the Alaska Rural Systemic Initiative.The essays contained in this volume were produced as an outgrowth of the many initiatives implemented by the staff and Elders associated with the AKRSI.

The authors of the essays contained in this volume seek to identify the limitations of the existing system of education and offer alternative views that point toward the revaluation of local knowledge and ways of knowing, with emphasis on blending old and new practices that address the contemporary needs of Alaska Native people, and in so doing, benefit all people.

The Adventures of Yaabaa Teeshaay provides a window into ancient wisdom. The late Ellen Demit belonged to a time when storytelling was still commonly practiced. Connie Friend has documented as much as Ellen (then in her nineties) could recall. Irene Arnold, a Tanacross language specialist, and linguist Thoman translated the Athabascan and transcribed it into Healy Lake Tanacross.

Evelyn Alexander: A Life History in Her Own Words
In collaboration with Joshua Weiser
2007
86 pages

Evelyn Alexander's life story gives us a glimpse into a way of life in Interior Alaska that is gradually fading from memory as those who experienced it first hand pass on. In collaboration with Joshua Weiser, Evelyn describes her experiences growing up in the Minto Flats area and how the demands of day-to-day living forged a close relationship to the land and to those she shared her life with.

The words in this book carry some of the spoken wisdom of one of Alaska's great human resources—Athabascan (Doyon) Chief Peter John of Minto. His life chronicled not only the old ways of his people, but also the rapid and often tragic changes in Native life stemming from the sudden influx and dominance of Euroamerican people, culture and values in this century.

In this study, Shawn Wilson examines the role, characteristics, and needs of Gwich'in Native elders of Fort Yukon, Alaska. Using participant observer and ethnographic methodologies, the researcher was able to make a distinction between respected elders and the elderly. Through the literature reviewed, it was established that strong healthy elders are essential in the healing of their communities.

A three-part volume offering instruction on how to host science camps and fairs. Also includes an abundant source of science experiment ideas relating to life in Native and rural Alaska villages.

Excerpt: "The information and insights contained in this document will be of interest to anyone involved in bringing local knowledge to bear in school curriculum. Drawing upon the efforts of many people over a period of several years, Sidney Stephens has managed to distill and synthesize the critical ingredients for making the teaching of science relevant and meaningful in culturally adaptable ways."

Resource handbook for rural Alaskan teachers. Contains ideas on how to demonstrate some basic science concepts as they relate to village life.

Ecosophy and Education

The collected essays of Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley.

Contains a collection of papers and articles written by Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley, PhD., including his doctoral dissertation, curriculum vitae, and a tribute from his colleaguee.

Tribute, Dissertation, & CV

Published Essays

Miscellaneous

SOP Articles

In this study, Shawn Wilson examines the role, characteristics, and needs of Gwich'in Native elders of Fort Yukon, Alaska. Using participant observer and ethnographic methodologies, the researcher was able to make a distinction between respected elders and the elderly. Through the literature reviewed, it was established that strong healthy elders are essential in the healing of their communities.

To Show What We Know

Alaska Native science camps, projects and fairs in action. 26:23 minutes

Nutemllaput: Our Very Own

Integrating local knowledge and expertise into the school curriculum. 38:36 minutes

Passing On

Working with Elders as they pass on their knowledge to the next generation. 27:18 minutes

Alaska Cultural Standards & Guidelines

Contains the complete collection of Alaska cultural standards and guidelines booklets in a user-friendly format.

Compilation of Alaska Science Publications

Includes interactive versions of Village Science, Handbook for Culturally-Responsive Science Curriculum, Alaska Cultural Standards & Guidelines, Translating Standards to Practice, and Alaska Science Camps, Fairs & Experiments.

Sharing Our Pathways

A newsletter of the Alaska Rural Systemic Initiative. Contains the complete volumes, 1–10, of the printed version of the newsletter.

Also available online.

Curriculum Resources for the Alaskan Environment and Lessons Taught, Lessons Learned, Volumes 1 & 2

These three volumes were originally published in book form by the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks.