Rim First People: Participatory Design

Alternate Title
Indigenous Architecture Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Michael Fredericks
Description
Michael Fredericks discusses her company's philosophy and first project using a participate design concept at the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Facility at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Duration: 47:37.
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The Rise of an Alaskan Native Bourgeoisie

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arthur Mason
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 26, no. 2, Populations et Migrations / Populations and Migrations, 2002, pp. [5]-22
Description
Argues that the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act has produced, in the case of the Kodiak Island native leaders, a transition to capitalism.
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Roberts' 'Dishonesty' Concerns Indian Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jim Adams
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 16, no. 2, Fall, 2005, p. [?]
Description
Discusses a brief submitted to the Supreme Court in 1997 which distorts the language from the court's 1886 United States v. Kagama decision, and disregards tribal values and traditions. Reprint from Indian Country Today.
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Rock, Water, Wild: An Alaskan Life

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Brian Keenan
The Northern Review, no. 31, Northern Literature, Fall, 2009, pp. 222-225
Description
Book review of: Rock, Water, Wild: An Alaskan Life by Nancy Lord.
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The Role of Culture in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rupinder Kaur Legha
Douglas Novin
Psychiatric Services, vol. 63, no. 67, July 2012, pp. 686-692
Description
Discusses the importance of core foundational beliefs and values being integrated into programs including experience, world view, community, family, relationships, respect, atmosphere and open door policy.
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The Russians are Coming, The Russians Are Dead: Myth and Historical Consciousness in Two Contact Narratives

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James Ruppert
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 2, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1990, pp. 1-10
Description
Examines hidden cultural patterns, establishing the expression of historical thought, in Native Alaskan narratives which describe first contact with Russians. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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“The Russians Are Coming”: U.S.–Soviet Collaboration in the Study of the Prehistory of Beringia during the Cold War—Joint Excavations in the Aleutian Islands, 1974

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Aleksandr K. Konopatsky
Yaroslav V. Kuzmin
Richard L. Bland
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 54, no. 1, 2017, pp. 72-89
Description
Focuses on diary entries made by Aleksandr K. Konopatsky during the two month expedition which contain factual information, observations, expressions, and descriptions of situations that illustrate the atmosphere of joint work of scholars from the two countries.
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Saĝdaĝ —To Catch Birds

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Debra Corbett
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 53, no. 2, 2016, pp. 93-113
Description
Explanation of Aleut techniques and weapons used for bird hunting.
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Salvage Ethnography and Gender Politics in Two Old Women: Velma Wallis’s Retelling of a Gwich’in Oral Story

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rachel Ramsey
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 11, no. 3, Series 2, Fall, 1999, pp. [22]-41
Description
Discusses the problematic nature of recording tales for posterity in print while remaining true to the original meaning and spirit of the oral version. The article argues that those who do so are treading a fine line between author/ethnographer. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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School Reform Requires Local Involvement

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marjane Ambler
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 4, Reforming Our Schools, Native Style, Summer, 2006
Description
Discusses ideas set forth by American Indian educators in Alaska and Montana, including a set of culturally based standards to supplement the state standards, to improve education for American Indian students.
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School Reform, Student Success for Educators Working With Native K-12 Students

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John W. Tippeconnic
Susan C. Faircloth
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 4, Reforming Our Schools, Native Style, Summer, 2006, pp. 26-29
Description
Presents a list of resources that can be used by educators to improve the teaching and learning of Native American and Alaska Native students.
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Scientific Worker and Licensed Professional Deaths in Alaska, 1990-2002

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George A. Conway
Katherine A. Moran
Nicolle A. Mode
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 353-356
Description
Looks at the hazards which cause traumatic deaths and the high rate of fatalities resulting from plane crashes.
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A Scoping Review of Traditional Food Security in Alaska

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amanda Walch
Andrea Bersamin
Philip Loring
Rhonda Johnson
Melissa Tholl
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 77, 2018, p. article no. 1419678
Description
Analysis of 28 peer-reviewed primary research articles was conducted to identify qualitative and quantitative studies addressing food intake and /or one or more pillars of food security (availability, access and utilization).
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Seasons of Recovery and the Road to Prevention

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kelly Hazel
Gerald Mohatt
Lester Keller
Northern Review, no. 20, Winter, 1999, pp. 81-104
Description
Fictionalized narrative is based on authors' experiences working in rural communities, knowledge of substance abuse prevention programs, and discussions with residents about their needs and visions. Presents dilemmas, challenges and innovations specific to Alaska.
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Security Cove and the Northern Archaic Tradition Revisited

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert E. Ackerman
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 45, no. 2, 2008, pp. 146-168
Description
Explains that despite surface erosion, the Security Cove site in southwestern Alaska provides data on the activities of the site occupants.
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Sex-specific Associations of Nutrition With Hypertension and Systolic Blood Pressure in Alaska Natives Findings From the GOCADAN Study

Alternate Title
Nutrition and Blood Pressure Among Alaska Natives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stacey E. Jolly
Sigal Eilat-Adar
Hong Wang
Mihriye Mete
Richard R. Fabsitz ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 70, no. 3, 2011, pp. 254-265
Description
Analysis of participants in the Genetics of Coronary Artery Disease in Alaska Natives study. Sample consisted of 456 mane and 602 women.
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Shareholder Employment at Red Dog Mine

Alternate Title
ISER (Institute of Social and Economic Research ) Working Paper; 2012-2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sharman Haley
Description
Looks at employment obstacles in the mining industry and provides suggestions for improvement.
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