UAF Troth Yeddha'


Build the home for Indigenous excellence. Your gift to the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Initiative Support fund creates a physical home for the first College of Indigenous Studies in a public university system. This isn't just a building; it’s a place where culture, language and student success thrive under one roof. Join us in honoring traditions and empowering the next generation of Indigenous leaders.


Register as a UAF Troth Yeddha' Champion

UAF Troth Yeddha' needs volunteer Champions to tell their community why donating is important this UA Giving Day. Scroll down to view UAF Troth Yeddha' priorities you can advocate for and Challenge awards your community can help unlock. Registration is open now.

Advocate this UA Giving Day:

Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Initiative Support:

Champion a path forward for this central Alaska Native gathering place—honoring Alaska’s First Peoples, meeting current and future campus needs, and preparing the University for continued academic growth.


$5,500
UA Launch Power Hour
If 200 donors make a gift in the first hour of UA Giving Day, the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors will collectively donate $5,500 to UA General Scholarship, a scholarship open to students at any of the University of Alaska's campuses.
200 Donor Goal
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2026th donor wins $2026
To celebrate the Class of 2026, the 2026th donor this UA Giving Day will win a grant of $2026. The grant will bolster the donor's donation in a big way! The grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the 2026th donor donated to.
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1000th new donor wins $1000
To celebrate the efforts of UA Giving Day Champions spreading the word about their favorite programs this UA Giving Day, the 1000th new donor will win a $1000 mini-grant. The mini-grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the winner donated to.
$12,000
UAF Troth Yeddha' Challenge
Dedicated partners, Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM) and Matt Varga ’98, ’09, ’10, are supporting the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center with a $12,000 Giving Day challenge. When 100 donors make a gift to Troth Yeddha’, this challenge will be unlocked—amplifying impact alongside a UA Board of Regents initiative that is doubling eligible gifts to Troth Yeddha’ up to $10 million through 2026.
100 Donor Goal
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