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!
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in the Face of Political Erasure
Names, landmarks, history taught in classrooms, and yes, federally recognized holidays are not just a recognition of our past, they are the foundation for how we consider moving forward. We have a choice to decide what and who we celebrate and honor. So what will you think about and celebrate on Indigenous Peoples Day?