10/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 15:47
Karen Tomasik
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Oct. 9, 2024
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with several events and activities on Oct. 14, 2024.
Indigenous Peoples Day honors Indigenous people, culture and knowledge nationwide. It affords time to reflect and recognize the Indigenous knowledge that enhances the education provided by the university.
UAF events will be held on Oct. 14 unless noted:
9:30 a.m. - Ballroom
Welcome from UAF leadership (streaming available on Zoom)
10-11 a.m. - Ballroom
Lee Francis IV (aka Dr. IndigiNerd): Natives in Pop Culture (streaming available on Zoom)
11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Multilevel Lounge
Vendor sales
1-5 p.m. - Conference Room E/F
Wellness Lounge hosted by Denaakk'e, Inupiaq and Yup'ik Language Clubs: Wind down over tea and coffee with student language clubs.
1-2 p.m. - Conference Room C/D
Necklace workshop with Brianna Gray
2-3 p.m. - Ballroom
Dr. IndigiNerd: World Building Workshop (registration required; in-person only)
3-4 p.m. - Multilevel Lounge
Troth Yeddha' and Iñu-Yupiaq dance groups
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Ballroom
Native Games Club demonstration
4-5 p.m. - Conference Room C/D
Beading Club workshop
Visit the UAF Indigenous Peoples Day website for more information about the schedule of events and past celebrations.
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