The Future of Hydrocarbon Development in Greenland: Perspectives from Residents of the North Slope of Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Merrild Hansen
Ross A. Virginia
Arctic, vol. 71, no. 4, December 19, 2018, pp. 365-374
Description
Authors examine the hydrocarbon extraction industry on Alaska’s North Slope; use the observed and documented effects on people and communities to suggest local-to-local strategies for sustainable oil-industry development in Greenland
The Future of Successful Aging in Alaska
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jordan Lewis
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21186
Description
Advocates for greater awareness of healthy lifestyles in order to assist people to age well.
The Gender Gap In Higher Education In Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judith Kleinfeld
Justin J. Andrews
Arctic, vol. 59, no. 4, December 2006, pp. 428-434
Description
First known study of its kind finds that Alaskan Native women are earning bachelor degrees at a rate triple that of men. Study suggests making education more compatible with traditional male roles.
Gender, Subsistence, Change, and Resilience in Quinhagak’s Present and Past
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna C. Sloan
Etudes Inuit Studies, vol. 43, no. 1/2, The Past in the Yup’ik Present: Archaeologies of Climate Change in Western Alaska, 2019, pp. 243-264
Description
Examines archeological evidence and interviews to learn how the Yup'ik adapted to changes in their environmental and social world.
A Genetic and Epidemiologic Study of Cardiovascular Disease in Alaska Natives (GOCADAN): Design and Methods
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara V. Howard
Richard B. Devereux
Shelly A. Cole
Michael Davidson
Bennett Dyke
Sven O. E. Ebbesson
Stephen E. Epstein
et al
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 64, no. 3, 2005, pp. 206-221
Description
Comments on the Genetics of Coronary Artery Disease in Alaska Natives (GOCADAN) Study.
Genetic Evidence for the Phylogenetic Relationship Between Na-Dene and Yeniseian Speakers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rohina Rubicz
Kristin L. Melvin
Michael H. Crawford
Human Biology, vol. 74, no. 6, December 2002, pp. 743-760
Description
Contrary to the linguistic evidence, the analysis of the genetic data shows that the Na-Dene are similar to other Native American populations.
Genetic Structure of Circumpolar Populations: A Synthesis
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael H. Crawford
American Journal of Human Biology, vol. 19, no. 2, 2007, pp. 203-217
Description
Summarizes genetic research done on 25 standard protein and blood markers and genetic discontinuity in two language groups.
Geologic Oral Traditions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
ATEP (Alaska Tsunami Education Program), University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute
Description
Lesson involves the Aleutians oral traditions regarding tsunamis, volcanoes and earthquakes. Suitable for Grades 5-6.
Related Material: Legends animated video.
Gin Xilaa: Plants
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jordan Lachler
Cherilyn Holter
Linda Schrack
Julie Folta
Description
Ethnobotany lesson plan also teaches associated Haida words and phrases. Suitable for Grades K-2.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
The Girl Who Lived with the Bears
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nancy Douglas
Kitty Eddy
Shgen George
Kathy Nielson
Hans Chester ... [et al.]
Description
Retelling of traditional Tlingit story. Lesson plan for Grades 4-6.
Related Material: Teacher resource including Tlingit language wall cards, retelling materials, transformation story elements, reader's theatre script for The Woman Who Married a Bear, and calendar icons.
Glaciers and Climate Change: Perspectives from Oral Tradition
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie Cruikshank
Arctic, vol. 54, no. 4, December 2001, pp. 377-[?]
Description
Use of local Tlingit and Athapaskan oral history in non-Indigenous approaches to scientific and historical understanding of global environmental issues.
Glass Trade Beads From Reese Bay, Unalaska Island: Spatial and Temporal Patterns
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara E. Bundy
Allen P. McCartney
Douglas W. Veltre
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 40, no. 1, 2003, pp. 29-70
Description
Examines early Russian contact period through the recovery of glass beads from the Reese Bay archaeological site.
Globalization and Development in a Post-Nomadic Hunter-Gather Village: The Case of Arctic Village, Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven C. Dinero
Northern Review, no. 25/26, Summer, 2005, pp. 135-160
Description
Discusses how the settlement (pop. 125) has sought to introduce community planning in an effort to transform itself into a more "developed" western-style town.
Gray Whale Distribution and Catch by Alaskan Eskimos: A Replacement for the Bowhead Whale?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William M. Marquette
Howard W. Braham
Arctic, vol. 35, no. 3, September 1982, pp. 386-394
Description
Demonstrates that replacing the Gray Whale for food is only suitable for three villages on the northern Bering Sea and therefore is not a viable option.
Guideline Concordant Detection and Management of Depression Among Alaska Native and American Indians People in Primary Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka
Julia J. Smith
Sara M. Norman
Spero M. Manson
Denise A. Dillard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 74, 2015, p. article no. 28315
Description
Findings show improving the rate of guideline concordant promises appears to be warranted for patient well-being and for older patients.
Guidelines for Respecting Cultural Knowledge
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of Alaska Native Educators
Description
Guidelines for use by Elders, authors and illustrators, curriculum developers and administrators, educators, editors and publishers, document reviewers, researchers, Aboriginal language specialists, Aboriginal community organizations, and the general public.
The Gwich'in Traditional Caribou Skin Clothing Project: Repatriating Traditional Knowledge and Skills
Alternate Title
The Gwichin Traditional Caribou Skin Clothing Project: Repatriating Traditional Knowledge and Skills
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ingrid Kritsch
Karen Wright-Fraser
Arctic, vol. 55, no. 2, June 2002, pp. 205-210
Description
Regaining ways and understandings by a group of northern Athapaskans through creating replica 19th century hide clothing.
Gwichya Gwich'in Googwandak: The History and Stories of the Gwichya Gwich'in as told by the Elders of Tsiigehtshik
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Robert P. Wishart
Arctic, vol. 61, no. 4, December 2008, pp. 442-443
Description
Book review of: Gwichya Gwich'in Googwandak: The History and Stories of the Gwichya Gwich'in as told by the Elders of Tsiigehtshik by Micheal Heine, Alestine Andre, Ingrid Kritsch and Alma Cardinal.
Gyáa'aang: Totem Poles
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jordan Lachler
Cherilyn Holter
Linda Schrack
Julie Folta
Description
Lesson teaches the cultural significance of totems poles, how they're constructed and Haida vocabulary relating to them. Designed for Grades K-1.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
Haa Aaní, Our Land, Tlingit and Haida Land Rights and Use
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Douglas K. Mertz
Northern Review, no. 21, Summer, 2000, pp. 131-134
Description
Book review of: Haa Aaní, Our Land, Tlingit and Haida Land Rights and Use by Walter R. Goldschmidt and Theodore H. Haas and edited by Thomas F. Thornton.
Haida Art: Northern Villages: Part 2
Alternate Title
Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
[George MacDonald]
Description
Looks at architecture of the houses and carving styles on totem poles in the villages of Howkan, Hydaburg, Sukkwan and Kygani.
Part 2: Duration: 31:06.
Access to Part 1.
Haida Texts: Masset Dialect
Alternate Title
Memoir[s] of the American Museum of Natural History ; [v. 14]
[Publications of] the Jesup North Pacific Expedition ; v. 10, pt. 2
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
John R. Swanton
Description
Forms part of Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 14 (p. [273]-812).
Harm Reduction Toolkit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Alaska Tribal Health Consortium HIV/STD Prevention Program?]
Description
Developed to address substance-related harms such HIV, Hepatitis C and overdose in rural Alaska communities. Includes information on drugs and stigmas associated with use, definition of harm reduction, best principles and practices, instructions on using the toolkit and advice on educating staff.