Alaska Native organizations receive $35 million for education programs

Millions of federal dollars are going to Alaska Native organizations and entities across the state for education projects.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced it awarded funds totaling more than $35 million dispersed over three years to support Alaska Native education programs statewide.

Sealaska Heritage Institute and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska were among the 30 organizations that were awarded the funds.

The program aims to improve curricula, education programs and education needs for Alaska Native students across the state, and can also go t...