Discusses the early years of Russian occupation and education on Kodiak Island, and the suppression of language and culture by the American education system.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 17, no. 2, Autumn, 2002, pp. 167-194
Description
Looks at the Tlingit socio-political structure in southeast Alaska and it's complex transformation encompassing over two centuries of European contact.
Focuses on four areas: strengthening Tribal control; investing in cultural and language revitalization; hiring Native American staff and administrators, and promoting interagency coordination.