First Alaskans Institute

Leadership development: indigenous leadership continuum (ilc) the indigenous leadership continuum is rooted in the belief that every person holds leadership potential. We invest in alaska native peoples by creating learning experiences that strengthen identity, cultural knowledge, and leadership skills. Our programs prepare emerging leaders to engage their communities and influence decision-making with a foundation in alaska native worldviews shaped over 10,000 years. Through culturally grounded curriculum and experiences, we perpetuate native knowledge, uphold our responsibilities to others, and foster stewardship of our homelands.

Elders and youth conference the annual statewide elders & youth conference brings together alaska native elders and youth to celebrate who we are, strengthen relationships, and share knowledge across generations. This gathering creates space to identify solutions for challenges facing our communities, explore creativity, and contribute to the well-being of all alaskans. Elders & youth is a living expression of our values, ensuring cultural continuity and collective action for the future.

First alaskans magazine first alaskans magazine offers in-depth stories and perspectives from alaska native peoples. Each issue explores topics such as self-governance, education, industry, leadership, and alaska native arts and culture. Through the lens of the lived experience of alaska native people, the land's original peoples, we tell the story of what is happening, why it matters, and how it impacts all alaskans.