The socioeconomic growth of Alaska is analyzed with its related demographic statistics and historical trends. The cultural and cross-cultural effects are considered, along with factors relating to industrialization and geography to arrive at predictive figures for the population of the state. Other influences on the economy are reported in terms…

Focusing on the changing economic situation in the North and the involvement of the indigenous population, the speech deals only with Alaska. In common with the rest of the North, the Alaskan past has been characterized by economic fluctuations in highly specialized periods. Subjects treated are Alaska's total economic development translated into…

This report presents results from a national survey, conducted in 2005, that examined the educational experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in grades 4 and 8, with particular emphasis on the integration of native language and culture into school and classroom activities. Students, teachers, and school principals all…