Language educators in Juneau are working to create a Master’s in Teaching program for Indigenous languages at the University of Alaska Southeast. It would be the first of its kind in Alaska.
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Alaska Native scholars propose statewide reading standards for the state’s Indigenous languages
Until this month, there was no measure by which its schools could gauge reading competency in Alaska’s 23 officially-recognized Indigenous languages.
Bill adding more Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list becomes law
It adds Cup’ig, Middle Tanana, Lower Tanana and Wetał to the list.
Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says
The call to action urges systemic reforms to the state’s support and integration of Native languages.
Indigenous languages will get the spotlight at Kenai schools’ film fest
The February festival will showcase short, locally made films that feature Alaska Native languages like Dena’ina. Those films will later be stored for future use by tribal organizations and schools.
Federal observers flagged issues with Native language support in Alaska’s August election
Observers found what appeared to be continued violations of federal law, including a polling place without bilingual language workers and election officials who lacked training in assisting voters who speak languages other than English.