Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Delegation of UArctic Board members had a community visit in Nome, Alaska
After the Board meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska, a delegation of UArctic Board members headed to Nome, Alaska for a community visit in 3-4 November 2023.
The Board members visited the Northwest campus of University of Alaska Fairbanks to discuss about their language and reindeer herding programs. They also visited a local reindeer ranch to learn about the living conditions in rural Alaska, and the collaboration the ranch does with UAF in reindeer herding education program. During their visit in Nome, the Board also engaged with local community members.
Board members visiting local family house in Nome, Alaska.