Alaska Native Science Commission

Alaska Native Science Commission

This site provides background information on the role and activities of the Alaska Native Science Commission as it relates to science research policies and practices impacting Alaska Native people. Anyone wishing to contribute to this site is encouraged to contact the coordinator of the Alaska Native Knowledge Network at (907) 474-1902, or send an email message to fyankn@ankn.uaf.edu.

The Alaska Native Science Commission's Alaska Traditional Knowledge and Native Foods Database is available online at: http://www.nativeknowledge.org

Alaska Native Science Commission:
Partnerships in Science & Research
Origin

The Arctic Contamination Conference held in Anchorage, Alaska in May of 1993, was the genesis of the Alaska Native Science Commission (ANSC). The Conference opened with a keynote address by Senator Frank Murkowski speaking on the topic, "The Environmental Legacy of the Cold War". After several days of hearing "war" stories, like Project Chariot and iodine experimenting on Natives, the Native community knew it was time to continue the battle on a new front. A position paper was prepared which stated the desire of the Native community to become actively involved in scientific research, to become aware and informed of science investigating Native lives and environment, and to assure that when science is performed in Alaska it is with the knowledge, cooperation and understanding of the Native community.

In October 1993, The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, passed a unanimous resolution to support the creation of an Alaska Native Science Commission. During 1994, a series of workshops were held with Native community leaders and elders, and Arctic scientists and researchers to discuss the formation and structure of the ANSC. Funding was received from the National Science Foundation to assist in establishing the ANSC. These funds will facilitate the growth of the ANSC into an independent body which will provide the primary link between the scientific community and the Alaska Native community.
Mission

The mission of the ANSC is to endorse and support scientific research that enhances and perpetuates Alaska Native cultures, and ensures the protection of indigenous cultures and intellectual property. This mission statement was drafted as a result of the 1994 workshop series and adopted by the participating Native community leaders, elders, Arctic scientists and researchers.
Goals

The goals of the Alaska Native Science Commission are to:

* Facilitate the inclusion of local and traditional knowledge into research and science.
* Participate in and influence priorities for research.
* Seek participation of Alaska Natives at all levels of science.
* Provide a mechanism for community feedback on results and other scientific activities.
* Promote science to Native youth.
* Encourage Native people to enter scientific disciplines.
* Ensure that Native people share in economic benefits derived from their intellectual property.

Concerns

Targeted areas of concern identified by the Native community include:

1. Environmental health and the causes of disease that are specific to Alaska Natives, especially the types of cancers that are killing the young and non-substance abusers.
2. Elements and conditions that contribute to the survival of Native cultures and societies, and identification of major barriers to cultural survival.
3. Partnerships with agencies and researchers who have supported community involvement in research and work well with Native communities.
4. Active community involvement in science and research which:
* Informs communities of their rights regarding research done on their environment or people.
* Establishes community research standards and protocols.
* Establishes standard research reviews to address issues of local concern and cultural values.
* Assures that scientists work with communities on the direction and design of research.
* Channels communication of research results in a practical manner back to the communities which are most impacted.
* Helps scientists work directly with students in the classroom and at the research site to foster interest and involvement.
* Promotes hire of local people to assist with research.
* Prepares locally held knowledge of community resources.
* Promotes student learning through elders.
* Encourages and supports students who are interested in science to become actively involved in the research of their people and homelands.
* Establishes local standards for the utilization of traditional knowledge with consideration of intellectual property rights.

These issues were identified as priority because they represent the major causes for concern and set the direction we can take as a Native community to address them.
Board of Commissioners

The ANSC has solicited nominations from the Native community to serve on the Board of Commissioners to oversee the work of the Commission. Seven Alaska Native Commissioners will be selected to represent the following groups:

1. Alaska Native Education
2. Alaska Native Health
3. Arctic Research Commission - Native member
4. Elder
5. Natural Resource Manager
6. Scientist
7. Teacher

Ex- officio members of the Commission include:

* Alaska State Science Advisor
* Arctic Research Commission Executive Director
* Arctic Research Consortium of the United States President
* College Science Student

Advisory Boards and special Task Forces will also be used to assist the Commission.

A Partnership Approach:

The ANSC was created to bring together research and science in partnership with the Native community. The ANSC serves as a clearinghouse for proposed research, an information base for on-going and past research, and an archives for significant research involving the Native community. We provide information, referral and networking services for researchers seeking active partners in the Native community. We are the bridge to bring these communities together. It is time for us to work together - for better communities, for sensitivity to each others concerns, and in the long run - for better science.

http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/IKS/ansc.html

I had to post this.

The US Naval Labs started HAARP in Alaska.

After reading this Day my scroll wheel on my mouse held resistance as though it was spring loaded. I guess I was forced to come back and say that second sentence.

That was some feeling I have never experienced before where in this case being a mouse scroll wheel caused resistance which in the normal physical world did not exist ..... That is wow.

Why?... I do not know but have some thoughts ..someone knows how it occurred I know for sure, that was not a mechanical resistance put it that way...

Too be really honest I thought I damaged all my channels over the last eight years that I could not have that occur ..and I usually LOL but in this case not as its WOW

Well the best I get out of it that at least i know i aint destroyed that link that always made people who make money from fortune telling freak out LOL.. they always did when my mum would would drag me around and say it was a mind reading more than Tarot and freak them out

Damn I didnt kill that .. I was hoping I did and start again.

Soma...didnt know it was the US Naval Labs that started it ...although was familiar with HAARP

hmmm....its kind of interesting because in 2007 IK (Indigenous Knowledge) repoted that seal skins were thinner than in previous years. is it related who knows?

There used to be a video on google from APTN that reported a UFO in BC and Alaska, same one via description that only seemed to show itself to indigenous people. A look at APTN's home page and it wasnt there either. It was a good video where the elders in Alaska had shared their Star Nations knowledge and creation of native people.

I had hoped to post it for people to see.

its interesting ....hmmmmmm especially with your reaction

Sorry day I had a rather busy weekend and also quite busy with my own research but yes that was an odd reaction!

Have you tried to search for the video or reference to the video on the web archive?

http://www.archive.org/index.php

I've found some really great documents and images through the way back machine which are not on the web now

I heard about the UFO and its 20 miles long and it was brought up at the Awake and Aware conference in LA. Its been there for over 8 months. It has crafts coming and going off of it.

I think there have been many UFO's all over the world but for one to be stationary for that long is quite something else. I remember hearding several people remark that the aliens look Native American or Alaskan. ( I pictured Alaskan as rough and tough per their life styles) I also heard stories that the Alphalacians say they are the ancient ones. My mind spins on the similiarities of ancient and aliens. All and all I think its wonderful that they are showing themselfs and ready to offer their assistance as been reported also.

Do you suppose when they say study groups it may very well include these vistitors ?


Somamech, that was pretty amazing with your mouse. I think back to the very first military involvement with the aliens was the Navy. I rememberer because my dad was a sailor. Also Tesla was represented to me as being Pleatian and he actually created HARP and worked at the White House with other aliens. I first heard of this being placed in Alaska shortly after Senator Palen resigned and wondered if this was the reason. Something just didnt feel right about all of it.

My admiration just sky rocketed for the Native Alaskan with their progress.
I dont think too much of what others do in such a far off places but this is great.

mntruthseeker wrote:

I heard about the UFO and its 20 miles long and it was brought up at the Awake and Aware conference in LA. Its been there for over 8 months. It has crafts coming and going off of it.

I think there have been many UFO's all over the world but for one to be stationary for that long is quite something else. I remember hearding several people remark that the aliens look Native American or Alaskan. ( I pictured Alaskan as rough and tough per their life styles) I also heard stories that the Alphalacians say they are the ancient ones. My mind spins on the similiarities of ancient and aliens. All and all I think its wonderful that they are showing themselfs and ready to offer their assistance as been reported also.

Do you suppose when they say study groups it may very well include these vistitors ?


Somamech, that was pretty amazing with your mouse. I think back to the very first military involvement with the aliens was the Navy. I rememberer because my dad was a sailor. Also Tesla was represented to me as being Pleatian and he actually created HARP and worked at the White House with other aliens. I first heard of this being placed in Alaska shortly after Senator Palen resigned and wondered if this was the reason. Something just didnt feel right about all of it.

My admiration just sky rocketed for the Native Alaskan with their progress.
I dont think too much of what others do in such a far off places but this is great.

thanks mnts ...I shared some emails and have some Inuit (eskimo) friends

In honor of the Alaskan Eskimo and Inuit of Canada -

Somamech wrote:

Sorry day I had a rather busy weekend and also quite busy with my own research but yes that was an odd reaction!

Have you tried to search for the video or reference to the video on the web archive?

http://www.archive.org/index.php

I've found some really great documents and images through the way back machine which are not on the web now

thanks for the link Soma ....Its a little strange about what happened with the mouse... something we were meant to know? thanks for sharing that info