Katie Archer Olson

Dr. Katie Archer Olson is Associate Professor and Director of Education at Alaska Pacific University. Her innovative research blends Indigenous knowledge systems with Western educational practices through decolonizing methodologies. She specializes in culturally responsive teaching strategies for Indigenous learners.

Her work advances Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) - integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge frameworks for transformative education. Research interests span Indigenous Instructional Design, Alaska Native/Native American pedagogy, and feminist research approaches.