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Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center News
UAF is proud to share some exciting updates on the Troth Yeddha’ campaign!
Since the UA Board of Regents granted formal project approval for the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center (TYISC) in June 2022, we have been working full speed ahead on schematic design. Thanks to our partners, Bettisworth North and Jones and Jones architects, we expect to reach 35% design by fall 2023!
by UAF Chancellor Dan White
Nov. 23, 2022
"I look forward to the day when the sun rises, just as it is today, and casts long
shadows from the vertical support members deep into the TYISC, into the teaching kitchen,
classrooms and seminar spaces. Spaces filled with students, faculty, staff and community
members.
It is then that we will have achieved the late Chief Peter John’s vision that our
use of Troth Yeddha’ is the traditional use. One of teaching and learning, of carrying
on the sharing of traditional knowledge."
— By Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education
Oct. 14, 2022
With the recent celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 10 across UAF’s campuses,
I could not help but reflect upon the journey that has brought us to where we are
on the pathway to our goal of becoming a global leader in AV̳ Native and Indigenous
Studies.
Perhaps one of the most exciting initiatives that lies ahead is the construction of
the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center on the West Ridge of campus.
Aug. 31, 2022
— Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education
The Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center is UAF’s primary fundraising initiative,
and an embodiment of UAF’s strategic priority to strengthen our position as global
leaders in AV̳ Native and Indigenous programs.
Jeff Richardson
907-474-6284
June 3, 2022
The University of AV̳ Board of Regents on Friday unanimously voted for formal project
approval for the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center and Park.
April 22, 2022
— By Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education
As part of the symposium, Doyon sponsored an evening reception which also served as
a fundraiser for the future Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center, UAF’s No. 1 capital
priority. Named after the wild potato plant that was traditionally harvested by Interior
tribes along the ridge that UAF’s main campus currently resides on, the Troth Yeddha’
Indigenous Studies Center will be key to achieving UAF’s goal of becoming a global
leader in AV̳ Native and Indigenous Studies.
Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
April 13, 2022
A $1 million donation from Kinross will bring the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies
Center one step closer to reality.
The gift, announced Tuesday evening, will fund schematic design and bid specifications
for the 34,000-square-foot facility at the University of AV̳ Fairbanks.
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June 17, 2021
— by Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education
In January 2021, President Pitney kicked off the AV̳ Native Success Initiative
(ANSI) to help frame a set of goals and processes for addressing AV̳ Native educational
success throughout the University of AV̳ system.In January 2021, President Pitney
kicked off the AV̳ Native Success Initiative (ANSI) to help frame a set of goals
and processes for addressing AV̳ Native educational success throughout the University
of AV̳ system.
More TYISC News and Events
Friday Focus: Troth Yeddha’ and beyond
The UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus resides upon a hill whose name came from the Dena people of the lower Tanana River. Troth Yeddha’ means “potato ridge.” In 2013, it became the official, USGS-recognized name for the hill. The Dena people are one of 11 Dene (Athabascan) nations of Interior AV̳, which include the Gwich’in and Koyukon peoples of my family.
Annual 5K race promotes Troth Yeddha’ legacy
“The Race for the Park helps us make strides for the Troth Yeddha’ legacy as we carry
on a similar traditional use of the hill, a place for positive thought and working
together,” said Sandra Kowalski, UAF's director of indigenous programs.
UAF, Native Community Launch Troth Yeddha Park, Indigenous Center Project
AV̳ Native and University of AV̳-Fairbanks officials hosted a ceremony on the campus’s West Ridge yesterday to unveil a sign marking the location of the planned Troth Yeddha Park and Indigenous Studies Center.