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The College of Indigenous Studies’ community campuses in Bethel, Dillingham, Nome, Kotzebue with regional education centers in Unalaska, Unalakleet and King Salmon reach 160 communities statewide.

We offer academic programs designed to serve Indigenous communities and build a new generation of leaders. Our programs are grounded in these communities and the challenges they face.

 

 

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  • Dozens of people of all ages, many wearing regalia of different tribes, move in a circle around a group of drummers and singers on the stage at the Davis Concert Hall. A large banner hanging from the ceiling includes the words

    52nd annual Festival of Native Arts returns to UAF Feb. 26-28

    February 17, 2026

    The 52nd annual Festival of Native Arts will return to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus from Feb. 26-28. The festival will feature three evenings of performances, cultural workshops and an artisan marketplace. All events are free and open to the public.

  • Photo collage of the 2025 Mellon Foundation Troth Yeddha' Collective Fellowship recipients.

    Mellon Foundation Troth Yeddha' Collective Fellowship recipients

    November 21, 2025

    The UAF Graduate School is honored to recognize seven Ph.D. students selected for the Mellon Dissertation Fellowship. These fellows are established UAF Ph.D. students whose work centers Indigenous knowledge in the arts and humanities, builds transdisciplinary connections, and responds to community needs through university-based research.

  • Inaugural cohort of LIFE Scholars announced

    October 16, 2025

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Indigenous Studies has selected the inaugural cohort of the Leaders in Indigenous Food and Energy Scholars Program. This prestigious program is designed to support and cultivate emerging and current leaders in Alaska's Indigenous food and energy systems.

  • An Elder in a kuspuk sits at a table displaying beaded slippers and other goods, talking with three smiling people.

    UAF to host Indigenous Peoples Day events Oct. 13

    October 08, 2025

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with several events and activities on Monday, Oct. 13.

  • A large group of young people pose together outdoors in matching RAHI t-shirts.

    Rural Alaska Honors Institute will celebrate 43rd graduation

    July 07, 2025

    The Rural Alaska Honors Institute will hold its 43rd annual graduation July 10 at 1 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus. The ceremony will stream live on Facebook.

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