Iḷisaġvik College
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Iḷisaġvik College
@ilisagvikcollege.bsky.social
Alaska's Tribal College in Utqiaġvik, Alaska
Today we honor Brenda Itta-Lee, the 1st AK Native woman to serve in the AK House of Representatives, whose leadership, courage, & commitment to her people continue to inspire across generations.
https://gov.alaska.gov/flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-representative-brenda-itta-lee/
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
What did you do this weekend to celebrate Iñuit Day? This week is "Rock Your Muks" week & we would love to see your Muks, Maklaks, or Kamiks. Share a pic/video in the comments or tag us @ilisagvikcollege!
The official day is Nov. 15th but I think we can all agree we are happy to wear ours every day.
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
End this years GLIMPSE Program with energy by joining us in the gym for fun and games!
Prizes, materials and snacks provided.
Questions? You can contact ralph.pelia@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1779 or kahelelani.moli@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1792.

#ilisagvikcollege #GLIMPSE #moveandplay #Gym #games
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We remember Dr. Oliver Aveogan Leavitt and his contribution to the North Slope during Alaska Native/American Indian Heritage Month.
“It is not about who gets the credit, as long as the job gets done”, - Oliver Aveogan Leavitt
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1844448966378202.
November 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
November is Alaska Native/American Indian Heritage Month. What is one thing you will do to celebrate AK Native/American Indian Heritage? Feel free to tell us in the comments! We are excited to share some insights and history throughout the month 📚📒📕
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Happy Halloween! Today we learn the word for Halloween 👻🎃
Our "Tip of the Week" is shared every week. See you next time!

#tipoftheweek #learnInupiaq #ilisagvikcollege #Iñupiaq #UnapologeticallyInupiaq #translation #howtospeakInupiaq #halloween #Puuqtaluk #Inuit #Native #Indigenous
November 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Build bridges with straws and sticks to design and test your strongest bridge! Prizes, materials and snacks provided.
Questions? You can contact ralph.pelia@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1779 or kahelelani.moli@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1792.

#ilisagvikcollege #GLIMPSE #Buildbridges #games #prizes
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Come and check out our booth at AFN!

#Ilisagvikcollege #AFN
October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Are you going to run for an Iḷisaġvik College Student Government seat? Get your campaign rolling this week for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer in this election. Voting will begin next week from October 20th-24th!

#ilisagvikcollege #SGA #StudentGovernment #election #Campaigntime
October 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Explore Iḷisaġvik through a scavenger hunt while learning about the campus and its importance to our community. Materials and snacks provided.
Questions? You can contact ralph.pelia@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1779 or kahelelani.moli@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1792.
October 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. 
You are not alone! Join in and wear purple with us. We would absolutely love to see your purple outfit! Feel free to share a pic in the comments section 💟 💜

#WeAreResilient #wearpurple #domesticviolenceawareness
October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Meet your full-time faculty members! You can find contact information for them at https://www.ilisagvik.edu/directory/

#ilisagvikcollege #Facultymembers #faculty #Tribalcollege #meetyourteachers
October 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Do you love making a difference? It is that time of year where we release our open call for IC Student Government nominees! The nomination period is next week. Nominate yourself/someone you think would be an excellent leader. 
Nominations should be returned in writing to christine.coll@ilisagvik.edu
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Learn Iñupiaq! Today we learn how to say "to hunt" with our lovely guests, Hokulani Panigeo and Aaġluaq Harcharek.

Our "Tip of the Week" is shared every week. See you next time!

#tipoftheweek #ilisagvikcollege #Iñupiaq #UnapologeticallyInupiaq #alaskastribalcollege #Inuit #Native #Indigenous
September 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Test your speed and accuracy in this fast-paced typing challenge showdown. The winner receives a prize! Fountain drinks and laptops provided.
Questions? You can contact ralph.pelia@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1779 or kahelelani.moli@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1792.

#ilisagvikcollege
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Learn Iñupiaq! Today we learn the word for "cosmetics" with Hokulani Panigeo, the current Miss Top Of The World and Owner and CEO of X Hokulani LLC (https://x-hokulani.square.site/). Quyanaqpak to Hokulani for this weeks' tip.
Our "Tip of the Week" is shared every week. See you next time!
September 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Learn Iñupiaq! How do you prepare your fish? Today we learn the word for capelin fish. Quyanaqpak to our student Searaya Saccheus for this weeks' tip.
Our "Tip of the Week" is shared every week. See you next time!

#tipoftheweek #ilisagvikcollege #Iñupiaq #alaskastribalcollege #Native #Indigenous
September 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Learn the basics of gardening and teamwork as we plant seeds together and watch them grow throughout the GLIMPSE program. Snacks and materials provided.
Questions? You can contact ralph.pelia@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1779 or kahelelani.moli@ilisagvik.edu / 907-852-1792.
September 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Take a look at our current openings and join the Iḷisaġvik family! Click the link below and apply today. Questions? Feel free to reach out to Human Resources: 907-852-1811/ jobs@ilisagvik.edu
See all the job openings here:
https://ilisagvik.bamboohr.com/careers
September 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Don't forget that we offer tuition waivers at IC!
Available for:
-Alaska Native/American Indian
-North Slope Borough residents
-North Slope Borough School District Certified Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Apply here:
https://ilisagvik.b-cdn.net/.../02/Tuition-Waiver-2-25.pdf
September 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Learn Iñupiaq! Today we learn how to say September. Quyanaqpak to our student Austin Oyagaaluk Bennett for this weeks' tip.
Our "Tip of the Week" is shared every week. See you next time!

#tipoftheweek #Iñupiaq #UnapologeticallyInupiaq #alaskastribalcollege #Inuit #Native #Indigenous
September 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We are humbled to highlight our Iḷisaġvik College Board of Trustee "At Large" board member, Edna Suaqpak Tunuallak Ahmaogak! Quyanaqpak Trustee Ahmaogak!

Iñupiaqatigiikłuta piḷgusiptinnik iḷisaurrivḷuta iñuuniaqtugut -- With our people we retain, teach and live the Iñupiaq way.
September 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Learn Iñupiaq! Today we learn how to say the translation to assemble/gather in a group such as a business, organization, company, association or corporation.
Our "Tip of the Week" is shared every week. See you next time!

#ilisagvikcollege #Iñupiaq #translation #business #Inuit #Native #Indigenous
August 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Take a look at our Fall 2025 IÑU Corner and learn more about what is happening this time of the year on the North Slope!

#ilisagvikcollege #inupiaqstudies #INU #UnapologeticallyInupiaq #earlyfall #ukiaksraq #learninupiaq #Indigenous #AlaskasTribalCollege #Native #Tribal #Iñupiaq
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Fall 2025 Semester has begun! We are so excited to have students back on campus. Here are just a few highlights from our student orientation last weekend.

#ilisagvikcollege #TCU #TribalCollege #AlaskasTribalCollege #Fall2025 #Newsemester #StudentOrientation
August 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM