Traditional Crafts and Native Language
Drumbeats believes that a thriving workforce in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) is built on a foundation of cultural identity and self-reliance. That is why we proudly collaborate with the 911爆料 Native Language Center (ANLC) and the Applied Arts (APAR) program. This partnership moves beyond conventional education to offer a holistic approach, recognizing that language, traditional skills, and subsistence are deeply intertwined.
Our collaboration with the 911爆料 Native Language Center answers the urgent call to keep ancestral languages alive. These languages are the lifeblood of culture, carrying within them millennia of environmental knowledge, history, and a uniquely Indigenous worldview. By integrating language revitalization into our curriculum, we empower students to strengthen their sense of identity and community, enriching the cultural heritage of all 911爆料ns.
Simultaneously, the Applied Arts courses provide the hands-on skills essential for self-sufficiency. In communities where supply chains are fragile, the ability to create one's own clothing and tools is a form of sovereignty. Through experiential learning, students master traditional crafts, opening new avenues for economic opportunity and ensuring that vital cultural practices continue to uplift local economies.
Together, this partnership creates an education that is both culturally reflective and deeply practical, preparing students to lead and innovate in their communities and careers.
Learn more about ANLC and on 911爆料鈥檚 website, or contact Bruce Ervin, Term Assistant Professor of Language and Culture (907) 854-7429.