Kali.it’ch’i Kutxayanahá Yaanáx Yee Kawdigán - You All Shine Brighter than The Shining Stars: A Student-Centered Approach to Education

Mission

A supportive Alaska Native community that knows who they are, through history, stories, language, art, food sovereignty, and traditions.

Vision

Working with the community to support youth in knowing who they are to thrive.

Tribal Values

1. Discipline and Obedience to the Traditions of our Ancestors
   1. Kaa wudujeeyí ka kaa x’éix dus.aaxí ch’áagu haa shagóonx’ich kusteeyí
      1. Discipline and obedience to the traditions of our ancestors
2. Respect for Self, Elders, and Others 
   1. Sh yáa ayakdané ka ldakát káa yáa at uwanéi
      1. Self-respect and respect for everyone
3. Respect for Nature and Property 
   1. Ldakát át a yáa ayaduwanéi 
      1. All things are respected
4. Patience 
   1. Tlél kútx i yáa wdawóodlik
      1. Have patience [don’t be in a hurry]
5. Pride in Family, Clan, and Traditions is found in Love, Loyalty, and Generosity 
   1. Toowú klagé haa t’aakx’í, ka haa naax sateeyí, ka haa kusteeyí
      1. Pride in our family and our clan and our traditions
   2. Wooch eenx haa isteeyí, wooch dusxáni, wooch éet wutudasheeyí
      1. When we’re together, we love each other, we help each other
6. Be Strong in Mind, Body, and Spirit 
   1. Yee toowú klatseen
      1. Be strong
7. Humor 
   1. Lishoogú át kanaylaneek 
      1. Tell funny stories
8. Hold Each Other Up
   1. Dikéex’ wooch gayilsháat
      1. Hold each other up
9. Listen Well and with Respect 
   1. K’idéin at sa.áx ka a yáa awuné wáa sá i daa yadukaayí 
      1. Listen well and respect what people say to you
10. Speak with Care 
    1. Tula.aan tin yóo x’adutaan
       1. People speak with care
11. We are Stewards of the Air, Land, and Sea 
    1. A káx yan aydél wé tl’átgi 
       1. Take care of the land
12. Reverence for Our Creator 
    1. Yáa at wuné haa Aan Káawu jeeyís
       1. Reverence for our creator
13. Live in Peace and Harmony 
    1. Wóoch een kayéix yáx nagatee
       1. Let there be peace and harmony among each other 
14. Be Strong and Have Courage 
    1. Yee gu.aa yáx x’wán
       1. Have courage

Grant Goals & Objectives

Objective 1: Offer culturally sustaining place-based courses in language, history, and culture

Objective 2: Offer a menu of elective course offerings that may be offered online

Objective 3: Provide pathways to early careers for Alaska Native youth in our high schools through dual enrollment and certifications

Objective 4: Support for more culturally responsive curriculum options for K-12 Alaska Native youth in our community

Objective 5: Offer supplemental trauma-informed direct services in art therapy, traditional and contemporary dance, and music and language as healing

Objective 6: Provide modern tools and materials for equitable access to education services

Objective 7: Provide education support academic coaches for tutoring support and to help parents and students navigate our education services

Objective 8: Cultural programming and summer academies as immersive learning experiences are provided

Objective 9: Services for rising students, assisting in test preparation and application fees for every Alaska Native and Native American enrolled high school student

Objective 10: Alaska Native counseling services to supplement public school services for individual student support

Objective 11: Be a hub for family and community-wide engagement and service-learning and youth educational symposium facilitated by all service providers