New Publications
Indigenous Peoples and Languages of Alaska [map]
A new edition of the groundbreaking map showing the indigenous language regions of Alaska—and related languages of neighboring areas of Canada and Russia—is now available. Native villages now are identified in the local language as well as in English. It is the first revision in nearly 30 years. The map, generated with geographic information system (GIS) technology, is the joint product of the Alaska Native Language Center and UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research. This work updates the map originally compiled in 1974 by former ANLC Director Michael Krauss and last updated in 1982. [Buy]
Teedląy t'iin naholndak niign: Stories by the Tetlin People, told by Cora David in her native Athabascan language
This 158-page book, illustrated with two maps and 17 photos, presents 18 stories in the Tetlin dialect of the Upper Tanana language and their English translations, as well as a pronunciation guide. An accompanying audio CD contains Cora David's spoken words. [Buy]
Announcements
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Troth Yeddha' News and Information
The University of Alaska is considering the Lower Tanana name Troth Yeddha' for the ridge on which UAF stands. Read about Troth Yeddha' and how the name came about. -
Dene-Yeniseian workshop
The ANLC is sponsoring a Dene-Yeniseian workshop on March 24 at UAF and a public lecture on March 27 by Professor Edward Vajda, whose work has illuminated the similarities between the languages of the Ket people and North America's Tlingit, Eyak, and Na-Dene peoples. Workshop homepage. Brooks Building, Room 302. -
Yup'ik immersion
UAF's Applied Linguistics program and the Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon School Districts have launched a new site, Piciryaramta Elicungcallra, about language immersion and programming. -
New Iñupiaq-English dictionary
Edna MacLean's new Iñupiaq-to-English dictionary is available in the Alaska Native Language Archive. -
Behind the Map
Read about the history of the Alaska Native language map. - Dene-Yeniseian Connection at ANLC
For information about the Dene-Yeniseian languages visit the Dene-Yeniseian page. - Language Blog
The Talking Alaska blog provides reflections on Alaska's Native languages.
About the ANLC
The Alaska Native Language Center was established in 1972 by state legislation as a center for the documentation and cultivation of the state's 20 Native languages. [Mission statement]
Contact the ANLC
Information and book orders: fyanlp@uaf.edu
Mailing address: PO Box 757680, Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-474-7874 | Fax 907-474-6586