Established in 1971, the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies is a research, teaching and development unit administered through the College of Indigenous Studies. It promotes programs that concentrate on the needs of Indigenous societies internationally, with particular regard to education and rural issues.

The center offers academic degree programs and coursework in Indigenous studies. It designs and conducts basic and applied research projects, develops and evaluates alternative educational strategies for Alaska schools, and disseminates findings on current research in education and rural community development. It is the only accredited program in Alaska with the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium. 

The center provides technical support and information to school districts, social service agencies, Native corporations, tribal governments, community colleges, and state and federal agencies throughout the world. It provides direction for improving educational, professional and community development opportunities for rural Alaskans and is a forum for examining those issues. Curricula incorporating Indigenous knowledge and Native ways of knowing are available through the Alaska Native Knowledge Network website.

Where To Get More Information

Center for Cross-Cultural Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks
306 Brooks Building, 1736 Tanana Loop
P.O. Box 756730
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6730
Email: uaf-cxcs@alaska.edu
Telephone: 907-474-5537