It was 27 below zero degrees Fahrenheit in Barrow, Alaska, and there were five hours of sun yesterday. But don’t let the winter weather fool you into thinking that nothing much is going on in Barrow! Ilisagvik College is the newest tribal college in the consortium. Ilisagvik College has been around for quite some time, but only recently joined AIHEC. They will receive scholarships in the fall and are eligible for Lilly funds and Mellon opportunities. Welcome to our Alaskan Native friends!
What is your Medicine?
A blog by Savanah Smith, Fort Peck Community College STEM Student Retention Specialist, 2024-2025 Indigenous Visionary Fellow. This personal reflection explores the transformative power of vulnerability, community, and ancestral strength.
