Kiana partners honored for preserving traditional knowledge

By Erick León

Source publication/update: October 16, 2026.

The Kiana Traditional Council and community partners have been selected for the 2026 Eileen Devinney Award, according to the National Park Service.

The recognition includes Tessa Baldwin-Cyrus, Robin Kornfield and Thomas Jackson. It honors work supporting traditional knowledge and long-term relationships in ethnographic research connected to Western Arctic parklands.

The announcement highlights partnerships associated with Kobuk Valley National Park, Noatak National Preserve and Cape Krusenstern National Monument. The award recognizes the importance of community participation and knowledge in understanding the region’s cultural landscape.

Source: Official announcement and further information.

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