Indigenous Studies at APU

Are you a visionary leader who is passionate about education, culture, and creating opportunities for future generations?

Doyon Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization and help advance our mission of providing educational, career, and cultural opportunities that enhance the identity and quality of life of Doyon shareholders and descendants. Based in Fairbanks, Alaska, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through scholarship programs, language revitalization efforts, workforce development initiatives, and community partnerships.

As Executive Director, you will provide strategic leadership, oversee operations and programs, cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners, and work closely with our Board of Directors to guide the Foundation’s continued growth and success.

📍 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
💼 Full-Time Position
✨ Competitive Benefits Package

If you're ready to lead an organization dedicated to empowering current and future generations, we encourage you to apply today.

Apply here: https://careers.doyon.com/jobs/3065?lang=en-us

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Elders Mentoring Elders Culture Camp 2026 Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for elders to attend the 2026 Elders Mentoring Elders Culture Camp! The camp will take place July 7-10 at the Howard Luke Gaalee’ya Camp on the Tanana River and focus on white fish.
Elders who do not know their traditional ways will be taught by those who do, in a safe and healing environment.
To register, elders must be 55 and older, from the TCC/Doyon region, commit to attending all four days and complete the registration form on the Denakkanaaga website, www.denakkanaaga.org .
Elders may sleep over at the camp or be transported daily between Fairbanks and the camp. This year students ages 12 to 18 will also be attending to learn from the elders.
The deadline for registering is June 19th. If you needed assistance filling out the form, please call Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.

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Elders Mentoring Elders Culture Camp 2026 Village Scholarships!

Two scholarships for village elders desiring to attend the Denakkanaaga Elders Mentoring Elders Culture Camp are available.
To be considered, elders must be 55 and older, a resident of one of Interior Alaska’s villages in the Doyon/TCC region, and commit to attending all four days. Elders will be staying at the camp.
Scholarships will cover transportation from their village to Fairbanks and back home, and per diem if needed.
To apply for a scholarship, please complete the form on the Denakkanaaga website, at www.denakkanaaga.org. The deadline is June 19th. If you need assistance filling out the form, please call Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.
The drawing for the two scholarships will be done on June 23 at 11:30 am live on Denakkanaaga’s page.

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Study Away | Alaska Pacific University We believe that education should go beyond the classroom. That’s why we emphasize experiential learning and place-based education, ensuring that every student

Registration is now OPEN for our fall course offering: Indigenous Awareness and Culturally Responsive Teaching! This free, 3-credit course is open to all K-12 educators in Alaska, including administrators and school staff, and is eligible for teacher recertification.

Indigenous Awareness and Culturally Responsive Teaching is an introductory course designed to support educators in reflecting on their own cultural identities while deepening their understanding of Indigenous perspectives, cultural values, and ways of knowing. Participants will explore Indigenous pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching approaches, and the lasting impacts of intergenerational trauma. Through this learning, educators will strengthen their ability to build meaningful relationships with students and create more inclusive, respectful, and responsive classroom environments.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/3658up89

Proud to offer this course in partnership with Alaska Pacific University & the Alaska Native Heritage Center ✨

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

Have a short story, poem, or essay you want reviewed by professionals? Curious about what graduate school at Alaska Pacific University is like? Want to meet others in the professional writing scene in Anchorage?

Join us for MFA for a Day with the Alaska Pacific University Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program! Attend one day — or as many as you’d like — and receive feedback on your writing from our talented MFA cohort and award-winning faculty recognized at both the state and national level.

Come write, learn, and experience graduate-level creative writing at APU.

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Language Revitalization Program Director in Fairbanks, Alaska | Doyon Limited Doyon Limited is hiring a Language Revitalization Program Director in Fairbanks, Alaska. Review all of the job details and apply today!

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