DRUMBEATS ALASKA: PLACE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR ALASKA NATIVE FOOD & ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY 2023-26

Goal: Advance place-based Alaska Native food and energy sovereignty through equitable educationObjective 1: Increase Alaska Native access to, and equity in, academic pathways related to food and energy sovereignty.Outcome 1.1: Provide student support and retention efforts for Drumbeats Alaska Students and Campuses as measured by student tuition, travel, and stipends.Outcome 1.2: Coordinate targeted recruitment, outreach, and communication for Drumbeats Alaska students and campuses within UAF to create further opportunities for students and faculty, and uplift Alaska Native voices and knowledge, as measured by articles submitted to UAF publications; UAF leadership participating in site visits and class/event attendance.Objective 2: Increase Alaska Native opportunities to build technical and leadership skills and knowledge to address food and energy sovereignty and strengthen local economies.Outcome 2.1: Provide course offerings including new curricula and partnerships as measured by faculty positions; new curricula developed; summer courses. Outcome 2.2: Increase Professional Development Networks and uplift Alaska Native voices and knowledge, as measured by Drumbeats faculty and students' participation in annual conferences, FANH-relevant events, and UA initiatives.