Arctic Natives
    

Alaska Federation of Natives
http://www.nativefederation.org/flash.html
The goal of the Alaska Federation of Natives is to encourage and advance the voice of the Alaska Native community. Advocating the cultural, economic, and political rights of the Alaska Native community through conventions and publications is one part of their mission.

Alaska Fish and Wildlife Service
http://alaska.fws.gov/
The Alaska Fish and Wildlife Service is part of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Its mission includes marine mammal protection and determination of the impact of climate change on both marine mammals and subsistence projects.

Alaska Native Knowledge Network: Fairbanks, Alaska
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/
The Alaska Native Knowledge Network is a resource created to share knowledge about the cultural experiences of Alaska Natives, including a section designated to science and mathematics education. The section contains Alaskan and non-Alaskan links, such as to Alaska Science Forum, which provide both pictures and written explanations of various components of Alaska’s environment.

Alaska Native Regional Corporations
http://www.arcticgaspipeline.com/first%20peoples.htm#alaska%20non-profits
The website provides information about the Northern Gas Pipeline. Additionally, it serves as a contact to various Native Regional Corporations, from Ahtna to Bristol Bay to Sealaska.

Alaska Native Science Commission (ANSC)
http://www.nativescience.org
The Alaska Native Science Commission seeks to support science research that preserves and enhances all components of Alaska Native culture, from nutrition to the environment. By building a network between researchers and the Native community, as well as a clearinghouse for proposed research, the ANSC has been successful perpetuating and protecting native cultures.

Alaska Native Student Wilderness Enrichment Retreat (ANSWER Camp)
http://www.serrc.org/AnswerCamp/
ANSWER Camp is a two-week cultural and educational retreat for seventh- and eighth-grade students in rural Alaska. This project’s goal is to enrich the mathematical and scientific skills of the students through exploration of life and have a positive impact on students’ future aspirations.

Alaska Native Studies Curriculum and Teacher Development: Fairbanks, Alaska
http://www.alaskool.org/
The goal of the Native Studies Curriculum and Teacher Development Project (NSCTD) is to bring together all components of a community, especially its educators and elders, to develop a curriculum that educates the community on all aspects of Alaska Native culture, from its social issues to its education.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
http://www.anthc.org/
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit organization that provides various medical and community health services for Natives in the state of Alaska. It also provides a variety of programs, from research to safety to job training, in order to strengthen the community.

Alaska Partnership for Teacher Enhancement
http://apte.alaska.edu/
The Alaska Partnership for Teacher Enhancement is a five-year grant awarded by the United States Department of Education. Its purpose is to prepare better-quality and experienced teachers to advance public education and create successful students. It does so by providing various partnerships with Alaskan universities, researching, and hosting events.

Alaska Reform in the Classroom through Technology Integration and Collaboration (ARCTIC): Marion, Ohio and Alaska
http://www.treca.org/m_home.html
ARCTIC’s goal is to improve the way that teachers teach and students learn by integrating technology into the educational field. To use technology as a tool in the classroom, educators can participate in this training and support program.

Alaska Rural Systemic Initiative (RSI): Fairbanks, Alaska
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/arsi.html
The focus of this initiative is to integrate the indigenous knowledge of Alaska natives into their educational programs, especially their scientific knowledge, in efforts to obtain solutions to the human problems in the Arctic environment.

Alaska Science Outreach
http://www.alaskascienceoutreach.com
The Alaska Science Outreach website is an independently produced service of Alaska Writer. It provides online science outreach for children and the general public. Its services range from articles to press releases to "ask the scientist" sessions.

Alutiiq Museum
http://www.alutiiqmuseum.com/
The Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository displays and shares the unique culture of the Alutiiq people of Kodiak, Alaska. Educational programs, exhibitions, publications, and anthropological research are among the ways the museum is both preserving and sharing the culture’s traditions.

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
http://www.aises.org/
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society is a non-profit organization promoting science and technology education in traditional Native communities. Education programs for students of all ages are among the opportunities AISES provides.

Bristol Bay Native Association
http://www.bbna.com/
The Bristol Bay Native Association website is a resource that members of the community may access to check current weather conditions and updated news information. It links the tribe, communities, and the state together to promote Native voice, culture, and unity.

First Alaskans Institute
http://www.firstalaskans.org/aboutus/index.cfm
This non-profit organization, founded in 1989, is dedicated to advance education for Alaska Natives in order to inspire today’s youth to become leaders of tomorrow. Education summits and literacy research programs are among some of the institute’s initiatives to educate and inspire.

Hawaiian Studies Program: Waianae, Hawaii
http://www.k12.hi.us/~waianaeh/HawaiianStudies/main.html
The Hawaiian Studies Program seeks to help students of the Waianae High School learn more about their culture and surroundings to strengthen and promote future career skills and aspirations.

Iñupiat Heritage Center
http://www.north-slope.org/IHCsite/
Designed to preserve and promote the Iñupiaq culture, the Iñupiat Heritage Center offers classes, constructs exhibits, arranges performances, and organizes educational activities.

Murie Center
http://www.muriecenter.org/alaska.htm
This website celebrates the 1956 Murie Sheenjek Expedition, a defining moment for American Conservation. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the expedition, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Expedition is being celebrated in 2006. Additionally, the Murie Center, an organization located in Alaska, was created to inspire people to respect and appreciate the wilderness of the Arctic, as the Murie’s have
done. The center provides group sessions, community celebrations, symposiums, and more to promote spirit and respect of the wild.

Old Minto Cultural Heritage and Education Institute (CHEI): Minto, Alaska
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/chei
The goal of the Cultural Heritage and Education Institute is to share the culture of Alaska Natives with the community, educate the youth about it, and restore the spirituality of the area. In order to educate the youth, as well as the community at large, programs and summer camps are available.

Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI): Alaska
http://www.uaf.edu/rahi/
In order for rural Alaskan students to make an easier transition from high school to college, Rural Alaska Honors Institute provides an academic and social bridging program.

Simon Paneak Memorial Museum
http://www.north-slope.org/nsb/55.htm
Located in the village of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, the Simon Paneak Memorial Museum is both a local history and ethnographic museum. The museum focuses on the history of the Nunamiut people, from their history to culture to daily lifestyle. By organizing showcase exhibits, building a library, and creating various community-building programs, the museum and the community is preserving its cultural traditions.