ABSTRACT
The 21st century has brought many issues and challenges for the world's languages and cultures. The English language has gone global, finding itself home in all parts of the world. But at the same time, the weakening, loss and death of many minority and indigenous languages in their own homes or places of origin can be seen. A poet's job in US culture is generally defined as one who writes/teaches poetry. For the author, that job also includes being an activist for poetry itself. The author has tried to break down the prejudice about a poetry writing workshop by inviting different sectors of the local population. The poets' job is never complete until the poem is written. And a poem is not written until someone reads or hears it-so it is up to you to complete this poem. The author found in Alaska a place poised for transformation in support of indigenous language speakers' rights and educational reform.
