Online Cultural Training Modules

The NSF recognizes the importance of including Indigenous peoples in Arctic science and research efforts. The following learning modules were created to provide researchers with foundational information as well as a general cultural orientation for working with Indigenous peoples in Alaska. They are freely available to encourage use across researchers and staff.

Module 1: Introduction to Alaska, Its Peoples, History & Context

Module 2: Introduction to the North Slope and Ethics in Research

Module 3: Introduction to Permits and Processes

Module 4: The Logistics of Working on the North Slope of Alaska

Each module will take approximately 25 minutes to complete.