Discusses the early years of Russian occupation and education on Kodiak Island, and the suppression of language and culture by the American education system.
Focuses on four areas: strengthening Tribal control; investing in cultural and language revitalization; hiring Native American staff and administrators, and promoting interagency coordination.
Discusses Indigenous, regional, state or territorial, and federal policy context in Canada and the U.S. At each level options and their accompanying opportunities and challenges are identified, and recommendations are made.