“Moving Beyond Boarding Schools: Towards Truth and Healing” is an ongoing community-driven effort examining the history and ongoing intergenerational impacts of Alaska’s Native boarding school era. Through survivor stories, cultural healing, education, and advocacy, this initiative amplifies Native voices, supports community resilience, and advances truth and justice.
Together with survivors, families, educators, and advocates, we are building a space for remembrance, learning, and healing — ensuring that the histories and impacts of Alaska’s boarding schools are never forgotten.
Explore Our Ongoing Work [Coming Soon]:
🔸 Stories of Resilience
Firsthand accounts, reflections, and multimedia from those impacted by boarding school policies.
🔸 Podcast Series: Alaska's Native Voice
Launching May 2025 — a special series featuring survivor stories, community conversations, and expert insights.
🔸 Documentary Feature
The Alaska Native Heritage Center Totem Documentary — exploring cultural resilience and recovery.
🔸 Archival Photo Gallery
Historical images from the Sheldon Jackson School in Sitka and other institutions.
About the Project
This initiative is led by the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, and KNBA 90.3 FM, with support from Aleut Corporation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Although the May 2, 2025 summit has concluded, its lessons, stories, and spirit continue here. We invite you to engage with our content, share your own stories, and stand with us on the path toward truth and healing.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.