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Vitus Bering Explores Western Alaska
The first Russian ships arive and being exploring western alaska. -
Capt. Cook Explores
Captain James Cook of England explores Arctic Ocean -
First White Settlement
The first white settlement begins on Kodiak Island -
Alaska Claimed by Russia
Czar Paul claims Alaska as Russian possission. Baranov named first Russian governor of Alaska. -
1st Mission School
First mission school for the Eskimos was established at Nushagak by Russian-Greek Orthodox Church -
Commercial Whaling Begins in Alaska Waters
commercial whaling in Alaskan waters. -
2nd mission school
Second Mission School at Kwikpak -
Religious Schools Established
The Swedish Evangelical, Moravian, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Congregational, and Roman Catholic Churches established schools throughout Alaska. -
Sale of Alaska to US
The sale of Alaska by Russia to United States - which rightfully belonged to neither. October 18 is now celebrated as "Alaska Day." -
Funds for Education
First appropriation from Congress for education in the Territory. The funds were never put into use as no agency was found to administer them. -
1st School
First School in Alaska established by the Russians at Three Saints Bay-Kodiak Island -
Salmon Canning Industry
Salmon-canning industry started. -
Juneau Gold
Gold discovered near Juneau. -
Alaska Laws
United States establishes "District of Alaska" as a legal unit. Alaska received its first code of laws. -
Education General appointed to Alaska
Dr. Sheldon Jackson appointed as general agent for education in Alaska. -
English used in schools
Use of English in Indian Schools -
1st Missions North of Bering Strait
First missions established in Alaska north of Bering Strait -
Reindeer in Alaska
Reindeer herds imported into Alaska. -
Federal Bureau of Ed. takes over Mission Schools
Subsidizing of mission schools discontinued. Federal Bureau of Education took over most mission schools. -
Klondike Gold
Klondike gold rush -
School Boards
Local communities authorized to set up school boards. -
The Nelson Act
The Nelson Act provided for establishment of schools for white children outside of the incorporated towns. -
Homesteads to Natives
An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to allot homesteads to the natives of Alaska. -
1st Teacher's Conference
The first teachers' conference was held in Juneau. -
Course of Study developed
The Alaska School Service developed a tentative course of study for the schools of Alaska. -
Women vote
Alaska legislature gives women the right to vote. -
University of Alaska
July 4, Cornerston laid for Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, later to become University of Alaska -
1st Boarding School
1917-1919 The first boarding schools established by Catholic, Moravian, and Lutheran Churches. Federal boarding school was established at White Mountain. -
Alaska Railroad
Alaska Railroad from Seward to Fairbanks completed. -
K-8 Course of Study
A more formal and permanent course of study for the first eight grades in Alaska. -
Segregation and Discrimination Illegal
An Act establishing February 16 as "Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" -
In-service relationships with Native leaders
First area-wide in-service training program for Principal-Teachers emphasizing community relations and development of Native leadership. -
State newspaper for issues w/ Alaska Natives
The Tundra Times established, the first state wide newspaper devoted to representing the views and issues of Alaska Natives. -
School Lunches
Supplemental nutrition program changed to provide complete school lunch. Agreement that education is a State and local responsibility. -
Education Plan for Rual Alaska
Governor's Committee issues first report entitled "An Overall Education Plan for Rural Alaska" as a basis for cooperative relationship of BIA and State of Alaska. -
ESL Workshop for Teachers
Area-wide workshop for primary teachers with emphasis on teaching English to children as a second language. -
Kindergarten program
Kindergarten program initiated. -
Bilingual program in Kotzebue
Bilingual education inaugurated at primary level. Full high school program at Kotzebue Community School. -
Pre-School Program
Mt. Edgecumbe - Wrangell Parent School Board established. Bureau's first pre-school programs for 2- and 3-year-olds. Administration of program funding at Agency level established -
The Marine Mammal Protection Act
The Marine Mammal Protection Act becomes law with the important provision that Alaska Native would be able to continue traditional use of marine mammals. -
Tobeluk vs. Lind
The so-called "Molly Hootch" (Tobeluk vs. Lind) case is settled with the commitment by the state to provide local schools for Alaska Native communities as it had in predominately white communities in the state -
Bilingual Conference
Bilingual Conference in Anchorage