Alaska civics in action -- celebrating america's semiquincentennial and alaska native governance

The Alaska Native Heritage Center, Incorporated received a $2,739,319 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the American History and Civics Education program (CFDA 84.422) for the project "Alaska Civics in Action -- Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial and Alaska Native Governance." Awarded on October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2026, this initiative supports the Department of Education's broader mission to improve teaching and learning in American history, civics, government, and geography.

Under this award, the Alaska Native Heritage Center will deliver civics and American history educational products and services that integrate Alaska Native governance and cultural perspectives into civics education. The project aligns with the American History and Civics Education program's focus on supporting innovative instructional strategies and curricula, particularly those connected to America's 250th anniversary celebrations. The center will leverage its established expertise in Alaska Native cultural preservation and educational programming to develop and deliver educational content and initiatives that serve K-12 students and educators in Alaska, demonstrating the program's emphasis on culturally relevant civic learning that honors indigenous knowledge and governance systems.