Update: I received word that the ANSEP language changes made were made in late Jan. and early Feb., before regents meeting.
“Any changes to language on our website or marketing materials will be in an effort to share the openness of our program to all Alaskans regardless of background."
- ANSEP
“Any changes to language on our website or marketing materials will be in an effort to share the openness of our program to all Alaskans regardless of background."
- ANSEP
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Wesley Early
The University of Alaska's Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program has (seemingly) scrubbed most instances of "Alaska Native" on its website. This coincides with the UA Board of Regents voting to get rid of DEI-related language.
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)
Comments
"Alaskan Native"
Can you clarify if it refers to "I was born here" (I move there & my kids are born there) or indigenous, like First Nation members?
Truly curious!
So the term "Alaska Native" (AP style dictates the word Alaskan is not to be used as an adjective) refers to a person who's ancestors were Indigenous to Alaska. They include Yup'ik, Sugpiaq, Iñupiaq, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Athabaskan and a host of other groups.
I wasn't sure if it was first ancestral lineage v. "I was born here after my parents (grandparents) moved here from another state"
Thank you for the replies!
Iñupiaq, Cup'ik, Yup'ik, Athabaskan, Sugpiaq, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian.
A non-Native may be a "native Alaskan" but not an Alaska Native. Like my friend, the late Dennis Egan.
An "Alaska Native" born outside Alaska is not a "native Alaskan" but is still an Alaska Native.
"Alaskan" can only be a noun.