Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Alaska Native Ways of Knowing Quiz

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What does the acronym AAAS stand for?

  • Association for Alaskan Aboriginal Studies
  • Arctic Association for Alaskan Studies
  • Alaskan Association for Advancement of Science
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (correct)

How many partner school districts were involved in the Alaska Rural Systemic Initiative (AKRSI)?

  • 25
  • 15
  • 18
  • 20 (correct)

Which of the following was NOT one of the initiatives of the AKRSI?

  • Standardized testing and curriculum development (correct)
  • Elders and cultural camps/academy of elders
  • Indigenous science knowledge base/multimedia cultural atlas development
  • Native ways of knowing/parent involvement

According to the image, which of the following is a quality associated with Western Science?

<p>Quantitative (A)</p>
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What does the map in the text represent?

<p>The distribution of Indigenous languages in Alaska (A)</p>
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According to the AAAS definition, what is traditional knowledge used for?

<p>To sustain the community and its culture, and maintain genetic resources (C)</p>
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What was the award bestowed upon Ray Barnhardt and Oscar Kawagley by the UAA College of Education?

<p>The William Demmert Leadership Award (B)</p>
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Why was Oscar Kawagley presented the award before his death?

<p>He was battling cancer (A)</p>
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What did Ray Barnhardt and Oscar Kawagley accomplish in their careers?

<p>They established the Alaska Native Knowledge Network and created the Cultural Standards (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of the William Demmert Leadership Award?

<p>To honor individuals who have made significant contributions to Alaska Native education (D)</p>
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What did Ray Barnhardt and Oscar Kawagley accomplish for Alaskan educators?

<p>They provided a better understanding of the need for culturally responsive practices (C)</p>
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What does the acronym 'UAA' stand for in the context of this text?

<p>University of Alaska Anchorage (A)</p>
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What is the title of the map mentioned in the text?

<p>Native Peoples and Language of Alaska (C)</p>
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Where can this map be found according to the text?

<p>In government offices and schools (D)</p>
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Who wrote the book 'Native Peoples and Language of Alaska' mentioned in the text?

<p>Michael Krauss (A)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

<p>The book 'Ecological Education in Action' (C)</p>
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What is the focus of the article by Barnhart and Kawagley mentioned in the text?

<p>Education Indigenous to Place: Western Science Meets Indigenous Reality (B)</p>
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What was William Demmert's background?

<p>He was Tlingit and Oglala Sioux (D)</p>
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What degree did William Demmert earn from Harvard College?

<p>Doctoral degree (B)</p>
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What was William Demmert's role in the National Indian Education Association?

<p>He was a founding member (C)</p>
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What does the award established this year recognize?

<p>Significant contributions to the education of Alaska Natives through advocacy, teaching, practice and outreach programs (D)</p>
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What is one way that indigenous people have traditionally acquired knowledge?

<p>Through direct experience in the natural world (D)</p>
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What is one way that indigenous people's knowledge is described in the text?

<p>Interconnected and holistic (B)</p>
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