AVÀÇÂÛ̳

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Native Education Association (ANESA) is to support each other as students with the same end goal -- to become educators. We strive to create connections between our members, education professionals, and other students. To achieve our mission, the members of ANESA will act in a supporting role by assisting students in pursuing a career in education; support AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Native, rural, and other students as they work to complete higher education, and work with educators throughout the state of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ to promote networking within the profession.

Club Advisor: Dr. Olga Paniik Skinner, ojskinner@alaska.edu

ANSEP Website
Open to any students interested in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering, ANSEP is an academic learning community composed of students, faculty, staff, and external partners who are focused on the academic success as well as the personal and professional development of each student. Students are co-enrolled in classes, participate in organized study groups, have opportunities for peer and professional mentoring, do undergraduate research projects, work summer internships, and participate in planned group social activities. ANSEP students understand the importance of community and teamwork in working together to be successful.

UAF ANSEP Director: Brian Rasley, btrasley@alaska.edu

UAF ANSEP Program Coordinator: Stephanie Fain, snfain@alaska.edu

photo courtesy of ANSEP

ANSWA Website

Led by students and open to all, the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Native Student Wellness Alliance (ANSWA) at the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks is a vibrant interdisciplinary community dedicated to fostering the holistic well-being of every member. Rooted in and guided by AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Native values and heritage, we come together to raise awareness, drive advocacy, and participate in engaging activities that support individual, group, and community wellness. We are also honoring our history of supporting holistic and culturally responsive social work in AVÀÇÂÛ̳ and beyond. Our mission is to empower students to learn, share, and collaborate, creating a space where diverse perspectives unite in support of individual and collective growth

Club Advisor: Dr. LaVerne Xilegg Demientieff, lmdemientieff@alaska.edu

Club President: Marita Ticket, mticket4@alaska.edu

AISES is a student organization for students majoring in the natural sciences, computer science, engineering, wildlife, mathematics, health fields, as well as those who intend to be math and/or science teachers.

Club Advisor: Qimalleq Teter, rdteter@alaska.edu

Share or learn beading and/or sewing skills with one another at the RSS Gathering Room. We use modern or traditional styles, and simple or intricate patterns that come from our families or the internet. This is a great opportunity to socialize and relax while beading/sewing with all materials provided. 

Club Advisors: Shaelene Bond (snbond@alaska.edu) and Siqiñiq Maupin (smmaupin@alaska.edu)

Leam and practice Denaakk'e through language games and activities. 

Club Advisor: Qimalleq Teter, rdteter@alaska.edu

The Festival of Native Arts provides cultural education and sharing through traditional Native dance, music, and arts. The Festival continues the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks student-led tradition that began in 1973 of bringing together artists, performers, and performance groups in a celebration of Native cultures.

Club Advisors: Qimalleq Teter (rdteter@alaska.edu) and Siqiñiq Maupin (smmaupin@alaska.edu)

In Iñupiaq Club, our mission will be to provide a place on campus where those who want to learn Iñupiatun can gather.

Club Advisors: Qaġġun Zibell (czibell@alaska.edu) and Aliqataaq Alliyah Nay (aknay@alaska.edu)

The ±õñ³Ü-³Û³Ü±è¾±²¹±ç Dance Group is a student dance club that practices and performs many Iñupiaq and Yup’ik songs and dances. These songs and dances come from all over AVÀÇÂÛ̳, as well as the circumpolar north.

Club Advisor: QaÄ¡Ä¡un Zibell, czibell@alaska.edu 

NABL Website

NABL is a UAF chapter of the American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) organization. NABL supports Native AVÀÇÂÛ̳n and American Indigenous Students interested in business, rural economic development and other related areas. The club aims to create business plans or ideas that could solve problems in Native or Rural communities. Come check us out!

Faculty Advisor: Jillian Kates, jbjornstad@alaska.edu

Photo courtesy of Jillian Kates

We practice, teach, and compete in Native Games. UAF is looking to build a team to compete with UAA and UAS. We also have fun and build a community with similar interests.

Club Advisors: Qimalleq Teter (rdteter@alaska.edu) and Donald Crocker (djcrocker@alaska.edu)

Native Student Union is a place for students who want to make the change that they envision. This club is a safe space to learn about community organizing, creating change through policy and law, and exploring other ways to make a positive impact, both on and off campus. 

Club Advisors: Shaelene Bond (snbond@alaska.edu) and Siqiñiq Maupin (smmaupin@alaska.edu)

QualiTEA Time provides a safe and inclusive environment for anyone interested in drinking tea and spending QualiTEA time with people.

Club Advisor: Shaelene Bond (snbond@alaska.edu)

The Troth Yeddha' Dance Group is a student organization that performs Athabascan songs and dances from throughout the Interior of AVÀÇÂÛ̳.

Staff Advisor:

A safe and inclusive space for anyone who is interested in learning the Yup'ik language and culture.

Club Advisors: Qimalleq Teter (rdteter@alaska.edu) and Shaelene Bond (snbond@alaska.edu)