Join us for a panel featuring women from immigrant and refugee backgrounds who will explore the challenges of accessing educational systems in the United States, as well as the importance of preserving traditional cultural education for future generations, including art, language, and beliefs. Learn how refugee and immigrant women are part of Extra Tough: Women of the North exhibition, and learn more from their narratives about life in Alaska. Free to attend

This event is co-hosted by: Alaska Literacy Program, Bridge Builders of Anchorage, Catholic Social Services Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services, and the Anchorage Mayor’s Office.

Extra Tough Panel: Immigrant and Refugee Perspectives on Education