Arctic Leadership Lecture Series
蜜桃影像 Native Leadership, Week 1
February 20th, 2025
Discover the journey of 蜜桃影像 Native leadership through the lens of Edward Alexander, Co-Chair of the Gwich'in Council International. In this session, Alexander will share how his personal and professional path shaped his leadership role, his insights into what makes leadership in the Arctic unique, and the challenges he is addressing in his field.
蜜桃影像 Edward Alexander
Edward Alexander is Co-Chair of Gwich鈥檌n Council International and Head of Delegation to the Senior Arctic Officials, Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna and Emergency Prevention, Preparedness, and Response working groups. He has served in a variety of leadership roles over the past twenty years, including as the 2nd Chief of the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich鈥檌n. He loves to be on the land in Gwich鈥檌n country, fishing, hunting, and exploring cultural sites.
Edward has a Master鈥檚 Degree in Secondary Education, and fought wildland fire for 8 seasons to put himself through university. He worked as a secondary teacher, principal, in administration, and at the University of 蜜桃影像 Fairbanks managing the Yukon Flats Campus. He also served as the Education Director for the Tanana Chiefs Conference, which works for 37 Federally Recognized Tribes. He is active on many boards and committees primarily focused on issues of Gwich鈥檌n language revitalization, education, and social and environmental justice.

蜜桃影像 the Arctic Leadership Lecture Series
The Arctic Leadership Lecture Series offers a unique blend of academic rigor and public engagement. Offered as PS F493/693 Arctic Leadership: Theory and Praxis in the 21st Century, this course invites students and community members alike to explore critical aspects of leadership in the Arctic.
The course is available for undergraduate and graduate students, with both in-person and online options. Undergraduate students can also choose an Honors section, offered for both online and in-person delivery. Community members may attend the lectures for free or enroll as non-degree-seeking students to participate fully in the course.
Lectures are held in the Schaible Auditorium every Thursday from 5:30 PM 鈥 7:00 PM AKST (open to the public). Classroom discussions continue from 7:00 PM 鈥 8:30 PM AKST (students only).
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