Nanieezh Peter
Student
Fairbanks ,Alaska
Summary
Culturally grounded student, educator and community leader with a passion for being on the land and fostering connections between people and the environment. Experienced in hands-on teaching, public speaking, and building teamwork. Skilled at integrating traditional knowledge with academic expertise to creatively solve challenges and drive impactful results. Committed to advancing organizational goals while honoring cultural values and sustainability. A strong advocate for food sovereignty, tribal sovereignty, and Indigenous Peoples.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vashrąįį K'ǫǫ Community Garden Coordinator
Teedriinjik Tribal Conservation District, Venetie
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing garden workshops and events for local residents.
- Established a positive atmosphere in the garden space, addressing conflicts or concerns as they arose among participants.
- Managed budget effectively to allocate funds for garden maintenance, improvements, and community events.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
- Promoted healthy living habits among community members with regular workshops on nutrition, cooking, and food preservation techniques involving garden produce.
- Secured funding for garden projects through grant writing, donor outreach, and fundraising events.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Indigenous Agriculture Leadership Team Member
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with other Indigenous Agriculture Team Members and Calypso Team.
- Promoted environmental awareness through educational programming focused on organic gardening methods, composting, and water conservation.
- Promoting a positive learning environment by identifying learning goals and checking in with students.
- Diversified plant offerings in the garden by researching suitable species that thrive in local climate conditions while also appealing to diverse cultural tastes of community members.
- Ensured safety and cleanliness in the garden area, conducting regular inspections to address any issues promptly.
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly, implementing changes based on feedback from participants and stakeholders alike.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Retail Sales Associate
Enchanted Forest Toys
03.2020 - Current
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and packaged/gift wrapped.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
Arctic Village Council Member
Arctic Village Council
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Served as a positive role model to staff, constituents, and fellow council members by demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service.
- Collaborated with fellow council members to pass motions to benefit our community.
- Improved community relations by engaging with constituents and addressing their concerns effectively.
- Organized community events that promoted civic engagement and encouraged citizen participation in local decision-making processes.
- Presented regular reports at council meetings detailing progress on various initiatives, projects, and activities under my jurisdiction as a Council Member.
- Advocated for environmental sustainability, leading to implementation of green initiatives and the Vashrąįį K'ǫǫ community garden.
NTICC Plenary Speaker
Institute for Tribal Enviromental Professionals
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Inspired action within the audience by sharing personal experiences and lessons learned throughout my time in mainstream and traditional Indigenous educational settings.
- Enhanced event success by tailoring speech content to align with specific themes and objectives. Including Climate Change, sustainability, mental health, and our collective responsibilities.
- Utilized visual aids and multimedia to complement my speech, making topics more understandable and engaging.
Community Roots Garden Leader
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Engaged positively with other garden leaders on our team to effectively prepare, plant, grow, harvest and sell produce at the Southside Market in Fairbanks.
- Worked with children in the garden to teach basic farm science education
- Cooked garden produce and taught others
- Learned about Food Justice and Food Security
- Worked to create goals and action plans for neighborhood food security
Education
Ethnobotany Occupational Endorsement Certificate - Plant Biology, Ethnobotany
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-2026
Associate of Arts - Gwich'in Language, Psychology, Acting, GER
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-2025
GED -
Literacy Council of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK03-2021
Skills
- Adaptive problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Garden management
- Basic carpentry
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Public speaking
- Social media management
- Community outreach
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
Languages
Gwich'in
Limited Working
Interests
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Singing and songwriting
- Reading
- Acting and Theater
Timeline
NTICC Plenary Speaker
Institute for Tribal Enviromental Professionals
09.2024 - 09.2024
Vashrąįį K'ǫǫ Community Garden Coordinator
Teedriinjik Tribal Conservation District, Venetie
03.2024 - Current
Indigenous Agriculture Leadership Team Member
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center
06.2023 - Current
Arctic Village Council Member
Arctic Village Council
10.2022 - 10.2025
Community Roots Garden Leader
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Enchanted Forest Toys
03.2020 - Current
Ethnobotany Occupational Endorsement Certificate - Plant Biology, Ethnobotany
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Associate of Arts - Gwich'in Language, Psychology, Acting, GER
University of Alaska Fairbanks
GED -
Literacy Council of Alaska
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