UAF Center for Cross-Cultural Studies

Thank you Dr. Asikłuk Topkok and Dr. Mike Koskey for all your contributions ❤️

Congratulations Class of 2026! We are so proud of you.

Pictured is Grace Angivran Moore, who celebrated her M.A. in Indigenous Studies, with Ph.D. student Amy Topkok and Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies Yoko Kugo.

Interested in the intersections between education and culture? There are still spots left in this exciting course taught by Yoko Kugo this upcoming Fall!

Education and Culture Processes
ℹ️ CCS F610 | CRN: 75504 | 3 credits
⏰ Thursdays and Fridays | 5:15-8:15pm
📍WEB Zoom (DOES NOT Meet in person)

Fall semester:
🗓️ August 24 - December 12

Register today, or contact an advisor for help: [email protected] | uaf.edu/reg/

Interested in the Indigenous ways of knowing, lifeways, and local histories? There are still spots left in this exciting course taught by Yoko Kugo this upcoming Fall!

Indigenous Oral Narratives and Methodologies
ℹ️ CCS F623 | CRN: 75505 | 3 credits
⏰ Tuesdays | 5:15-8:15pm
📍WEB Zoom (DOES NOT Meet in person)

Fall semester:
🗓️ August 24 - December 12

Register today, or contact an advisor for help: [email protected] | uaf.edu/reg/

Meet one of our incredible graduating students, Grace Angivran Moore-Anderson!

Fairbanks-born and Yup'ik, German and Irish, Grace is graduating this May with her M.A. in Indigenous Studies from UAF. Her thesis explores the urban Native experience and what shapes cultural identity for Native youth growing up in cities.

She shared, "I did not learn Yugtun growing up, learning my heritage language during my adult life has been so healing."

Her advice to current or future students? "Do something that feels purposeful and personal, and do it from a place of love."

Congratulations, Grace! 🎉

Read the full interview in our newsletter: https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/april-2026/the-steambath-porch/success-stories .9mfc289pymz5

Angivran/Grace Moore-Anderson is featured as a Student Highlight for the College of Indigenous Studies Steambath Porch newsletter for completing her Master's in Indigenous Studies through the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies.

College of Indigenous Studies - Success Stories Graduating Student Highlight: Grace Angivran Moore-Anderson

Over spring break, Chris Cannon, Chair of the UAF Center for Cross-Cultural Studies, travelled to the Northwest Territories in Canada, as he has for his work many times over the past decade. This time, however, he arrived with a documentary film crew from PBS/NOVA, who are producing a program on Indigenous science and traditional knowledge systems. This documentary will capture Cannon's research and relationship with Chief Fred Sangris of Yellowknives Dene First Nation, who is a knowledge bearer and practitioner of traditional Dene star navigation.

Read the full story in the April edition of our newsletter, The Steambath Porch: https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/april-2026/the-steambath-porch

Quyana for all you continue to do for the students, programs, and the community, Dr. Mike Koskey.

College of Indigenous Studies Countdown to Commencement! As we approach the end of the semester, it's time to celebrate the dedication and hard work of everyone who has played a role in our students' journey to graduation. This milestone is made possible by the guidance, encouragement, and tireless efforts of our faculty,

It was so nice to have our CXCS faculty all together on the Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks for great conversations, in-person collaboration and, of course, Festival of Native Arts!

Tara Christiansen-Stiller, Ph.D. and Koodéik' (Joseph Marks), Joint Ph.D., joined our team as Assistant Professors of Indigenous Studies this year.

Pictured (first image): Tara Christiansen-Stiller, Koodéik' (Joseph Marks), Chris Cannon and Yoko Kugo.

This spring is a great time to explore the Alaska Native Knowledge Network's collection! We're offering 20% off all books & tees through April 30.

Browse our collection at ankn.uaf.edu/publications/ 📚