Cultural Heritage & Education The Cultural Heritage & Education department oversees the coordination of Tlingit & Haida’s cultural and educational activities in collaboration with other tribes and entities. The department reflects the principle that our communities, lands and tribal citizens thrive when our culture and education is our foundation. The department oversees the following programs and enterprise: »» Higher Education »» Johnson O’Malley (JOM) »» Language
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2018 Highlights Awarded a three-year grant from the Department of Education, Alaska Native Education Program in the amount of $1,654,825 to implement the Achieving Success by Respectfully Targeting Individual Developmental Ecology (ASTRIDE) project. This project will focus on increasing Adult Anchors (caring and connected adults), student achievement, graduation rates and integration of cultural standards in classrooms. Awarded a $66,000 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant to complete a storage assessment and improve ongoing collection care of objects of cultural patrimony, sacred objects and funerary objects. Project activities will support the long-term stewardship of these objects by improving the storage, access, preservation and security of the collection through the purchase of museum quality storage units. Awarded a $10,000 IMLS Native American Basic Library grant to build upon Tlingit & Haida’s existing library collection and attend the 12th Annual International Conference of Indigenous Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums.
Higher Education
Aanshawatk’i Sarah Dybdahl Director
The Higher Education program provides assistance to eligible tribal citizens who are seeking post-secondary education. Assistance includes guidance, academic planning, scholarships (Alumni and College Student Assistance), and sharing of other financial aid resources. Provided $146,625 in College Student Assistance funding to 134 students. »» 68 were honor roll students, 10 graduated with Bachelor’s degrees, 5 graduated with Master’s degrees and 1 graduated with a Doctorate degree. Awarded $26,240 in Alumni scholarships to 65 students.
Laird Jones Manager January - July 2018
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