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Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Do you want to learn or support the Alutiiq language? This survey is intended to identify individuals (both Native and non-Native) interested in learning the Kodiak Alutiiq language and how to best support them. If you are interested in learning the Alutiiq language or about the Alutiiq heritage please complete this survey as accurately as possible. Survey results will be shared with Native Village of Afognak, Native Village of Port Lions, Alutiiq Museum, Afognak Native Corporation, Kodiak College, Koniag Education Foundation, and other Kodiak area tribal organizations to assist in potential development of courses, programs and materials. Please indicate in the last 2 questions how you wish your responses to be shared or what limits you want respected.
For college course related questions, please contact: Alisha Drabek at 907-539-5015 or alisha@nunaworks.com For questions or assistance in completing this survey in Kodiak, please contact: Kari Sherod, NVA, at 907-486-6357, kari@afognak.org For questions or assistance in completing this survey in Port Lions, please contact: Dorinda Kewan, NVPL, at 907-454-2234, dorinda@portlions.net Survey deadline: October 22 Posted results: October 29
Summary results will be posted at:
www.afognak.org/html/education.php & www.portlions.net
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Age:
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Alaska Native: Are you Alaska Native or Native American?
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ANCSA Corporation & Tribal Membership:
Are you a Native corporation shareholder or descendant? and/or
Do you belong to a Tribe?
If so, please indicate which one(s).
| Afognak Native Corporation |
| Akhiok-Kaguyak Inc. |
| Koniag, Inc. |
| Leisnoi, Inc. |
| Natives of Kodiak, Inc. |
| Old Harbor Native Corporation |
| Ouzinkie Native Corporation |
| Native Village of Afognak |
| Native Village of Akhiok |
| Kaguyak Village |
| Karluk IRA Tribal Council |
| Native Village of Larsen Bay |
| Village of Old Harbor |
| Native Village of Ouzinkie |
| Native Village of Port Lions |
| Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak |
| Tangirnaq Native Village |
| Other, please specify |
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Education:
(Select multiple)
| current high school or middle school student |
| current college student |
| high school graduate or GED |
| undergraduate college degree or trade school (certificate, associates, bachelors) |
| graduate college degree (masters, doctorate) |
| Alutiiq Elder or culture-bearer |
| Other type of education or current grade/school, please specify |
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Primary Community:
Where will you be living if studying Alutiiq next year? (This question will help us understand how many potential students
may need distance delivered courses and support)
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Purpose: What is your goal in studying Alutiiq language and culture?
| to preserve Alutiiq language, culture, traditions and/or arts |
| to better understand traditions and cultural practices |
| to understand Alutiiq language when others speak |
| to speak at home or for personal use |
| to speak in the work place or at community gatherings |
| to teach the language or develop materials in the language |
| Other, please specify |
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Need: What do you feel are the greatest community needs for preserving Alutiiq language and heritage?
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Listening Fluency: Do you understand Alutiiq when spoken to?
| Do not understand | Recognize a few words | Recognize most words | Understand conversation |
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Speaking Fluency: Can you hold a conversation in Alutiiq?
| No experience | Respond with a few words | Basic conversation | Fluent Alutiiq speaker |
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Reading Fluency: How comfortable do you feel reading in Alutiiq?
| No experience | Can pronounce alphabet | Can pronounce words | Can read fluently |
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Writing Fluency: How well do you write in Alutiiq?
| No experience | Can spell some words | Can spell most words | Proficient writer |
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Learning Style: How do you prefer to learn language?
(please select a statement for what is most effective for you).
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Technology: I have access to the following multimedia tools or resources:
| Personal computer with high speed Internet |
| Public computer with high speed Internet |
| Personal computer with dial-up or limited Internet |
| Public computer with dial-up or limited Internet |
| iPhone or Blackberry smart phone |
| iPad |
| Ninetendo DS |
| none of the above |
| Other, please specify |
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Comfort Level: Are you comfortable using multimedia learning tools?
(computer, smartphone, videogame device)
| Uncomfortable | Just check email | Surf the web, etc. | Techno geek |
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Time: How much time can you dedicate to learning Alutiiq?
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Potential Kodiak College Credit Classes: Please select all Kodiak College based courses you would be interested in taking either on the Kodiak Campus or via distance delivery. Kodiak College is investigating interest in developing Alutiiq Language certificates or a degree.
| Alutiiq Language I (AKNS A101C - Humanities GER, 4 credits) |
| Alutiiq Language II (AKNS A102C - Humanities GER, 4 credits) |
| Alutiiq Language Orthography (AKNS A109, 4 credits) |
| Curriculum & Materials Development for Native Languages (3 credits) |
| Teaching Methods for Alaska Native Languages (3 credits) |
| Practicum in Native Langauge Education (3 credits) |
| Alaska Native Perspectives (AKNS A201, 3 credits) |
| Selected Topics in AKNS: Alutiiq Experience (AKNS A290/490, 3 credits) |
| Music of Alaska Natives (AKNS/MUS A215, Fine Arts GER, 3 credits) |
| Introduction to Alaska Native Dance (AKNS A146, 1-2 credits) |
| Alaska Native Politics (ANCSA, ANILCA, tribal law and policy) (AKNS A346, 3 credits) |
| History of Alaska (HIST A341, 3 credits) |
| Alaska Native Education (AKNS A420, 3 credits) |
| Natural History of Alaska (ecosystems/subsistence) (BIOL A104, 3 credits) |
| Fundamentals of Carving (ART A101, 1-3 credits) |
| Skin Sewing & Beading (ART A101, 1-3 credits) |
| Fiber & Basketry Activities: Attu/Alutiiq Basketry (1-3 credits) |
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Cost: Will tuition cost hinder your participation in a college course? (UAA-Kodiak College tuition for a 4 credit course is currently $516).
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Funding: Do you feel you have personal, work-funded, or scholarship resources (Native corporation scholarship or financial aid) available to afford your participation in a college class?
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Potential Certificates & Degree: Are you interested in earning a college endorsement, certificate, degree, or Type M teaching license in the Alutiiq language or culture? (All proposed certificates and the AA degree could also transfer into a BA with a Minor in Alaska Native Studies).
| Alutiiq Language Occupational Endorsement (15 credits) |
| Alaska Native Cultural Preservation Occupational Endorsement (15 credits) |
| Alaska Native Studies Certificate (30 credits) |
| Alaska Native Education Certificate (30 credits) |
| Type M Teaching License to teach Alutiiq Language & Culture |
| Associate of Arts Degree in Alaska Native Studies (60 credits) |
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Course Method: For the above courses, please select all of the following methods that work for you.
| classes in person |
| classes via correspondence (mailed text and audiovisual discs) |
| classes via Internet (class website with audiovisual linked materials) |
| classes via interactive distance delivery (audio or video conference) |
| either classes in person or via any distance delivery method |
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Distance Learning: Do you have experience being a distance learning student?
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Please comment on what types of support you need to be successful? (such as mentorship, study groups...)
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Challenges: What kinds of barriers might keep you from completing courses or a degree program? (for example: childcare issues, housing, family support, previous negative experiences, etc.)
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Potential Learning Opportunities: Other than college credit courses, what types of activities are you and/or your family interested in?
| Language Nests (ages 0-3 in-home language activities with Elder) |
| Preschool (ages 3-6) |
| After School Program (ages 7-10) |
| Summer Camp (immersion in the language & culture) |
| Youth Language & Culture Club (ages 11-18) |
| Adult Language & Culture Club (ages 18+) |
| Self-Learning through multimedia tools (via Internet, apps, computer games) |
| Self-Learning through print and audio CD materials |
| Family Language Games & Activity gatherings |
| Weekend Language Class |
| Other, please specify |
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Scheduling: At what times (Alaska) could you take a course or participate in an activity: (Please indicate all times you could likely participate, either in person or via distance delivery)
| morning (8:00 am - 9:00 am) |
| lunch hour (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) |
| during work hours (9:00 am - 5:00 pm range) |
| immediately after work, weekdays (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm range) |
| late evening after work, weekdays (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm range) |
| Saturday |
| Sunday |
| Independent on my own schedule without direct interaction (distance delivery) |
| Other, please specify |
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Language Name: What word do you prefer to identify the language?
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Comments: Please share any additional comments about development of Alutiiq language and cultural preservation programs and classes.
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Contact: Please provide your contact information to receive announcements on classes and upcoming Alutiiq language resources, particularly your email address if you have one.
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* Communications:
Please include me on an email and/or mailing list to receive regular Alutiiq language and cultural program updates.
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* Release of Information:
How do you want your survey responses shared and used?
| I give full release of my responses, including my contact information |
| I give full release of my responses, except my contact information (anonymous) |
| I only release my general responses for use within totals, but no written responses can be published |
| Contact me to discuss how my responses can be shared or used |
| I have placed the following limits on how my information can be shared (list under other) |
| Other, please specify |
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Quyanaa! We thank you for your time in completing this survey.
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