In recognition of Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley's inimitable role in articulating the significance of Indigenous knowledge systems, ways of knowing and worldviews in the contemporary world, the Alaska Native Knowledge Network has established the AOK Indigenous Scholar Award in his honor. The Award will be presented annually to recognize and encourage Indigenous scholars who have made exemplary contributions to our understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and Native ways of knowing in Alaska. The 2015 award ceremony will be held at University of Alaska Fairbanks Rural Student Services' Gathering Room in the Brooks Building on April 28, 2015, at 1:00 pm.

The committee has chosen two recipients this year. Please join us in congratulating Eva Evelyn Yanez and Dora Andrew-Ihrke for their contributions as Indigenous Scholars.