text: Policy Statement - Equal Access to Education - Native Peoples Action
  Traditional education was imbedded in the lifestyle of Alaska Native peoples, as our very survival depended on it. Listening, following instruction, and mentorship were all highly prioritized skills. However, territorial boarding schools were introduced and designed to eliminate rather than nurture Alaska Native cultures, knowledges, and languages. As a result, Alaska Natives continue to face challenges in all levels of education in western settings. Even though multiple studies show that fostering Native peoples' cultural identity in school results in academic success, this is not happening in Alaska.
  From preschool to college, curriculum must include Alaska Native history, peoples, cultures and languages – including the true history not the hallmark greeting card version of history.