Alaska Native Studies

Congrats Natalie!

🎉Please join us in congratulating Natalie Van Hatten on her promotion to Program Manager for the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC)'s After School Program, overseeing the cultural and educational growth of Anchorage-based Indigenous youth.

Natalie Van Hatten is Iñupiaq from Shaktoolik, Alaska. She received her AA in Human Services and BA in Rural Development for Health and Human Services Management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She first started with the Alaska Native Heritage Center as the Unguwat Program Coordinator in March of 2025, where she worked to develop and teach quality cultural activities for both young adults and the Elders Program. Natalie’s varied experience in prevention and teaching cultural activities make her a great fit for this new role.

We’re so excited to see Natalie in this new and impactful position. Please help us congratulate her in the comments! ✨🥳

Applications are now OPEN for First Alaskans Institute’s Summer Internship Program (SIP)!

Now accepting applications from:
✔️ Interns seeking a paid, hands-on summer experience
✔️ Employer Partners ready to mentor and support emerging Indigenous leaders

SIP connects Alaska Native and rural students with meaningful placements that build skills, confidence, and leadership, while staying connected to home and community.

🔗 Learn more & apply at firstalaskans.org

Join us February 25th in a thoughtful conversation about the proposed Indigenous Gathering Space at the University of Alaska Anchorage. This space aims to foster community, cultural expression, and recognition of Indigenous peoples and ways of knowing.

🗓️: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
⏰: 3pm - 4pm
📍: Indigenous and Rural Student Center (RH 108)