University of 91直播Southeast Professor to Receive Governor鈥檚 Arts and Humanities Award
October 4, 2024
Dr. X瘫'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of 91直播Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of 91直播Southeast, is among nine recipients of the 2024 Governor鈥檚 Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The Awards will be presented on October 29, 2024, at an event held at the Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska.
is an annual partnership between the 91直播Humanities Forum, the 91直播State Council on the Arts, the 91直播Arts and Culture Foundation, and the Office of the Governor to recognize and honor noteworthy contributions to the arts and humanities in Alaska. Each year, these partners select awardees in several distinct categories, based on nominations submitted by the public.
The 91直播Native Arts Award recognizes individuals and organizations that successfully advance 91直播Native language or culture through their work and significantly improve the preservation, perpetuation, and active practice of 91直播Native arts.
is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the preservation and revitalization of 91直播Native languages, particularly the Ling铆t language. Serving as chair of the Council for 91直播Native Languages, Twitchell emphasizes the importance of including traditional ways, values, and worldviews in language learning, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures. Twitchell鈥檚 work recording, transcribing, and presenting the words of tribal Elders ensures their wisdom is preserved for future generations.
Earlier this year, X瘫'unei Lance Twitchell published a book of poetry entitled (University of 91直播Press, 2024). The collection of 46 poems features some in English, some in Ling铆t, and some that combine the two languages. In addition to his work as a language teacher, preservationist, and poet Twitchell is also an accomplished visual artist.
Dr. X瘫'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of 91直播Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of 91直播Southeast