Want to highlight your community's place-based learning projects? Contact Tyler Breen at the Association of Alaska School Boards, tbreen@aasb.org.

Tlingit & Haida, Forest Service sign agreement for Indigenous Guardians Program - “The agreement represents a significant move toward deepening the partnerships between the Forest Service, tribes, and other members of the Sustainable Southeast Partnership as we work toward deeper, meaningful collaboration across communities and on the land across Southeast Alaska,” said Ralph Wolfe, program director, Sustainable Southeast Partnership.

Juneau Summer Programming for Students

The Zach Gordon Center Calendar has been posted with programs and opportunities for youth throughout the summer. Check out their website for the most updated availabilities!

UAS Summer Academy Opportunities

A Look into the Huna Traditional Food Fair

This awesome Photo Essay and Blog Post by Miakah Nix show the preparations for and celebration of the 2018 Huna Traditional Food Fair. Through her story and photos (with photo credit to Ian Johnson) show value in connection to land and the knowledge of culture and place in Hoonah!

National Youth Science Camp Application Deadline Extended to April 1

If you have a student in mind that would be a good candidate to attent the National Youth Science Camp, they will now be able to apply until April 1, 2021. After careful consideration, the National Youth Science Foundation has decided to extend the deadline for applications to the 2021 Virtual National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) to April 1, 2021.

“We believe the confluence of the pandemic, severe weather, and resulting technology limitations, has prevented many qualified candidates from learning about the National Youth Science Camp or being able to complete their applications by the original February 28th deadline. We hope this change will allow more students to learn about and complete applications to attend the camp," stated Dr. Brian Kinghorn, NYSCamp Director.

The mission of the National Youth Science Foundation is to inspire lifelong engagement and ethical leadership in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related professions through its proven educational model for mentoring, challenging, and motivating students. By building communities among students, teachers, and professionals, National Youth Science Foundation programs complement, broaden, and enhance the traditional school curriculum leading to careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related professions.

For inquiries, photos, press previews, and interviews, please contact Dr. Brian Kinghorn at director@nyscamp.org.

How to apply:

Submit application materials online at https://nysf.smapply.io/. An overview of the application process is attached to this email.

Applicants will need to submit the following documents:

1. A letter detailing your qualifications and reasons for applying;

2. A résumé detailing your academic achievements and extra‐curricular activities;

3. An official academic transcript (including standardized test scores);

4. A letter of support from a teacher or research mentor.

The 2021 Camp will run from Monday June 28 to Wednesday July 21. Even with the virtual nature of the camp, delegates are expected to participate daily in camp activities for the entire duration of camp. The NYSCamp is offered to selected participants at NO COST so that talented students may attend regardless of their financial ability.

SAWC Trainings Opportunity March 15-18, 2021

The Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition is putting on a series of four trainings to help get restoration projects off the ground, organize work crews, and meet watershed goals. Speakers include members from the Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition, the US Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy, Hoonah Indian Association, Klawock Cooperative Association, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Sustainable Southeast Partnership will provide locally relevant information and examples for Southeast Alaska communities involved in watershed work.

You can register here.