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The Drumbeats ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Consortium, an integral part of the University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Fairbanks (ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ) College of Indigenous Studies, is dedicated to advancing place-based, culturally relevant education for ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Native communities. The consortium focuses on critical areas, including food and energy sovereignty, traditional crafts and languages, and tribal governance.

Leading this important initiative is Carrie Stevens, an Associate Professor and the department chair of the Department of Tribal Governance, who serves as the Principal Investigator. She works in collaboration with the Campus Directors from participating ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Native-serving institutions, who act as Co-Project Directors, ensuring a broad and representative leadership structure. Kelli Caseman manages the consortium. If you have any general questions or comments about the Drumbeats ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Consortium, please reach out to her.

This collaborative effort unites academic and community outreach programs from five ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ campuses, delivering curricula that integrate Indigenous knowledge with Western science. The consortium's programs, such as Ethnobotany, High Latitude Range Management, and Sustainable Energy, are designed to empower the next generation of leaders and strengthen ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ's communities.