Diversity Activities at Kodiak College
Past Diversity Activities
- Activities AY 2022/2023
- The Healing Power of Stories
March 10, 2023
The Cama'i Club and KoC Nursing present a brown bag lunch event. Learn how Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, PhD unites neuroscience and traditional medicine and learn how retelling your personal, family, and cultural stories can transform your life, your relationships, and the world.
Friday, March 10 in Benny Benson Room 106 or via Zoom.
Lewis Mehl-Madrona graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and trained in family medicine, psychiatry, and clinical psychology. Explore how narrative therapy can help replace dysfunctional cultural stories with those that offer templates for healthier relationships with each other and the planet.
Dr. Mehl-Madrona is the author of the Coyote Medicine trilogy. His work discusses healing practices from Lakota, Cherokee and Cree traditions, and how they intersect with conventional medicine.Zoom presentation recording
Passcode: M#nk16^! - Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
February 16, 2023
Join the Cama'i Club for a brownbag lunchtime viewing of "For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska" Friday, February 17 at
Noon. "For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska" tells the story of an extraordinary
Alaskan woman who becomes an unforeseen hero in the fight for civil rights. Elizabeth
Peratrovich–a young, unassuming Tlingit Indian mother of three–testified before the
Alaska Territorial Senate in 1945 and swayed the floor vote with her compelling testimony
in favor of the passage of the Anti-Discrimination Act, the first civil rights bill
passed in the United States since the Civil War. 57 Minutes Long
- Make the Yuletide Gay Potluck
December 20, 2022
Kodiak College Diversity Committee and Kodiak Pride partnered to produce Make the Yuletide Gay. This was a potluck event that included a white elephant gift exchange
and ugly sweater competition. 19 people came together to share in a potluck meal,
exchange white elephant gifts, play games, and have a ugly sweater contest. Prizes
were provided by the Director of the College.
This event was able to capture the timing of many students returning to the island from other colleges (there were several Kodiak College Students present as well). Two students from other colleges mentioned how great it was to see a thriving Queer and Ally community visible in Kodiak and how great it was to have the college in partnership with these events
- Friendsgiving Brunch Pride Event 11/19
November 19, 2022
On November 19, Kodiak College Diversity Committee and Kodiak Pride partnered to put on a Friendsgiving Brunch event. Eight people from the community attended and brunched together. While not a large showing, two people mentioned this would be the only safe Thanksgiving event they would have where their identities would be accepted and respected
- History, Historical Trauma, & Healing Event
November 18, 2022
Hosted by Cama'i Club & KANA Prevention, all were welcomed to this evening event Friday from 6-8 pm in Benny Benson Building room 130. People learned about the Refuge Rock site and watched the film "Finding Refuge" in person or via Zoom.
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Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month
Kodiak College, UAA is proud to celebrate Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month. In 1990, George H.W. Bush declared November to be Native American Heritage Month. It is now more commonly referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse American Indian and Alaska Native histories and heritage, as well as educate ourselves about the historical and lived experiences of indigenous peoples who live(d) on the lands which became the United States.
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Coming Out Stories Event
October 11, 2022
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, Kodiak College’s Diversity Committee partnered with Kodiak Pride to produce The Coming Out Stories. The Coming Out Stories is an adaptation of the Coming Out Monologues national movement.
Four individuals living in Kodiak and identifying as Queer shared their coming out stories to a crowd of 23 people. There were light refreshments and beverages provided by the Director of the College. The response was positive and plans are currently in the works to have another event next year.
- The Healing Power of Stories
- Activities AY 2021/2022
- MMIWG: A Conversation With Hanna Sholl.
April 30, 2022
Kodiak College is hosted a second virtual event recognizing MMIWG. All were welcome to attend A Conversation with Hanna Sholl, on Saturday, April 30 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. This Zoom discussion lead by Alutiiq artist and advocate Hanna Sholl complemented the video showing of the movie, Bring Her Home, and explore the issues of MMIWG.
- MMIWG Film Event :Bring Her Home
April 29, 2022
This was the first of two events in recognition of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), with a free virtual screening of Bring Her Home, Friday April 29 at 7pm. Produced in 2022, this film shares the stories of three Indigenous women working to bring to light this national epidemic of violence and injustice. Sponsored by the Kodiak College Diversity Committee and the Alutiiq Studies Program, advance registration was required to attend.
- MMIWG: A Conversation With Hanna Sholl.
- Activities 2020/2021
- Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Day of Awareness (May 5)
May 5, 2021
raise awareness about the human rights issue of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), Kodiak College hosted a lunchtime conversation with Sugpiaq artist and community member Hanna Sholl.
Hanna is a 2020 Henry Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow whose art in many mediums encompasses themes of Alutiiq celebration and revitalization, and advocacy for justice and reform.
The event took place via Zoom on Wednesday May 5, the MMIWG National Day of Awareness, from noon to 1pm. All were invited to attend this free event.
- Women's History Month, MarchCommunity Herald Native Women, a Celebration of Women's History Month, with free showings of seven films by and about Native Women, produced by Vision Maker Media. Kodiak is featured in Keep Talking, which follows four Alaska Native women fighting to save Kodiak Alutiiq, a critically endangered language with only 41 fluent Elders remaining.
- Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (February 16)
February 16, 2021
UAA Alaska Native Studies Symposia in Honor of Elizabeth Peratrovich
Presentations by Alaska Native Studies students
Presenters: Valerie Svancara and Barbara Sikvayugak
Title: Stories of Resilience: Alaska Native Student Transition and First Year Persistence in Higher EdPresenter: Christopher Liu
Title: "Yugtun Language Tools"Presenter: Joel Isaak
Title: Indigenous Literacy DevelopmentPresenter: Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart, MA
Title: Łinay'snułkaas de' - Lets' Start Sewing, Learning Ahtna Language - Celebrating Alutiiq Cultural Revitalization
December 7 & 8, 2020
Pathways to Individual Health & Community Wellness (Dec. 7 & 8, 2020)
Listen to the recordings:Monday, 12/7 morning session access code: 7@yF6jg&
9:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30 – 10:00 The Massacre at Refuge Rock – Libby Eufemio, Alutiiq Studies Program
10:15 – 10:45 Film – Finding Refuge
10:45 – 12:00 Panel Discussion Historical Trauma - Margie Mete, RN KoC Nursing Program with Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD & Barbara Mainguy, MSWMonday, 12/7 afternoon session access code: b=8AD%Zz
1 – 2:00 Film – Keep Talking
2 – 3:30 Panel Discussion Alutiiq Language Revitalization - Alisha Drabek, PhD & Candace Branson, Sun’aq Tribe of KodiakTuesday, 12/8 morning session access code: 2W+!MHv0
9 – 10:30 Hanna Sholl – Healing Through Art, Henry Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow
10:30 – 12 Susan Malutin – Alutiiq Sewing & Embroidery TraditionsTuesday, 12/8 Afternoon session access code: r@bA7rLc
1 – 2:00 Healing with Indigenous Plants & Cultural Foods
2 – 3:30 Judy Simeonoff – Engaging Youth at Akhiok Spirit Camp
Quyanaa & Closing Remarks
- Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Day of Awareness (May 5)