Events

 

CIS Events Calendar

Do you have a College of Indigenous Studies event that you would like listed on this calendar? Contact us at uaf-cis-events@alaska.edu with the details.

 

 

 

A Place for Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series

The College of Indigenous Studies (CIS) and the  (IARC) co-host this virtual seminar series, with monthly conversations covering collaborative approaches to research, education, and real-life community-based practices in rural Alaska. 

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Festival of Native Arts

2026 Festival of Native Arts: Elevating Our Strength in Unity
Dates:
 February 27, 27 & 28
Where: Davis Concert Hall, UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus in ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.  |   Performances begin at 6:00 p.m.

Indigenous Peoples Day

Save the date! 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day: October 13, 2025
The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with several events and activities across colleges, campuses and departments.

Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month

To pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans and Alaska Native people, the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº joins the country in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month each November.

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2025 Tribal Governance Symposium

October 18-30, 2025 | ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº, Alaska

A forum to build understanding, relationships, and knowledge to advance tribal self-governance for the health and well being of all Alaskan peoples and ecosystems. 

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Indigenous Leadership Symposium

November 4-6, 2025 | Anchorage, AK

The Indigenous Leadership Symposium is a three-day event, featuring presentations by esteemed Alaska Native leaders and practitioners from across the Circumpolar North, exploring the diverse paths and principles of Indigenous leadership.