SIG: Allies in Alaska Native HR

SIG: Allies in Alaska Native HR

Join colleagues for the Special Interest Group (SIG): Allies in Alaska Native HR, hosted by ASHRM Members Tamrit Howell and Benjamin Fugler.

Mission:

Our mission is to unite HR professionals across Alaska in a shared effort to understand, honor, and integrate Alaska Native cultural values into modern workplaces. We believe all Alaskans, Native and non-Native, share a responsibility to preserve and strengthen Alaska’s living cultures. Through dialogue, mentorship, and collaboration, we aim to build bridges between organizations, communities, and people, ensuring that inclusivity and cultural awareness remain central to HR practice statewide. 

Six-Month Goal Framework:

Allies in Alaska Native HR will operate in six-month cycles focusing on two achievable goals at a time. This approach keeps our work intentional, and results driven while allowing space for reflection and relationship building. Each goal will span approximately three meetings and conclude with a documented deliverable, a tangible resource, toolkit, or discussion guide that members can take back and apply in their own workplaces.

The title “Allies in Alaska Native HR” represents an inclusive and balanced network of HR professionals committed to shared learning, collaboration, and cultural stewardship. The group welcomes participation from:

• HR professionals working in tribal-affiliated organizations (5 slots)
• HR professionals not working in tribal-affiliated organizations (5 slots)
• HR professionals who identify as Alaska Native (5 slots)
• HR professionals who do not identify as Alaska Native (5 slots)

By intentionally bringing together voices across these categories, the group fosters diverse perspectives that reflect Alaska’s unique cultural landscape and interconnected communities.

Note: A SIG is a special interest group within the ASHRM community for dual SHRM and ASHRM Members. SIGs are a member benefit that bring together individuals with a shared interest or situation. Being small enough to enhance the experience of belonging requires that the gathering be limited. You will be waitlisted if you miss the count.