ANTHC Employee Book Club

The ANTHC book club is open to ALL ANTHC and THO employees. Anyone can participate and it is not a requirement that you have read or finished the book, unless you are seeking CE or CME credits or are in one of the other leadership programs. Held monthly, September to May, from 1:00 pm to 2:00pm, book club discussions coincide with ANTHCs leadership development programs, LEAD and Pathways, programs year. ANTHC does not supply the books, we try to choose some books that are available online for free through Libby and Hoopla for Anchorage Library members. The book club is a great way to network and gain a deeper and better understanding of leadership skills, diverse perspectives, and Alaska Native and Native American cultures. 

ANTHC Employee Book Club Flyer 25-26

​Each month has a specific leadership theme:

  • September: Embracing Cultural Identity in Leadership  
  • October: Integrating Wellness & Leadership
  • November: Stories as Leadership Lessons
  • December: Leadership Through Art and Storytelling
  • January: Leadership and Environmental Stewardship
  • February: Racial Equity and Historical Awareness
  • March: Women in Leadership
  • April: Trust and Resilience in Teams
  • May: Visionary and Community-Based Leadership

2025 – 2026 ANTHC Employee Book Club Book Selections

  • September 26- Living Indigenous Leadership: Native Narratives on Building Strong Communities Global Indigenous leaders share insights on sovereignty, cultural identity, and systems change.by Kenny & Fraser
  • October 24- You are More Than You Think You Are A guide to mindful leadership rooted in personal growth and inner balance.by Kimberly Snyder​
  • November 21- The Gifts of Imperfection Ten guideposts for leading and living with courage and authenticity by Brene Brown
  • December 19- North of North (Season 1) – Film A coming-of-age series exploring identity, resilience, and community through art.
  • January 23- You are More Than You Think You Are Profiles 34 young women changing the world through environmental leadership, tech, and activism perfect for aspiring changemakers by Diana KappTrust
  • February 20- Looking Like the Enemy A personal story of internment, injustice, and resilience during WWII by Mary Matsuda Gruenewald Visionary
  • March 20- Take Back Your Power A practical guide to reclaiming voice, visibility, and influence in the workplace by Deborah Liu
  • April 17- NeuroTribes A reframing of neurodiversity as a leadership strength and call for inclusion by Steve Silberman
  • May 5- Becoming a Matriarch A memoir of Indigenous leadership, healing, and intergenerational responsibility by Helen Knott

Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Education Credits

ANTHC and THO staff may receive CE or CME credits. Doctors are eligible to receive CME’s, nurses CEs and pharmacists CEs for participating, many licensing and professional associations recognizes ANTHC Employee book club as meeting the professional development credit requirements.

To receive credits:

  • Read the entire book,
  • Attend and participate in the Book Club discussion, and
  • Complete a SurveyMonkey Course Evaluation

In support of improving patient care, Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANMC designates this activity for a maximum of 8 contact hours.

How to prepare for joining the Book Club discussion

Pathways and LEAD participants facilitate the discussions to practice a new type of public speaking. Bring your questions and comments about the book. These discussions are not academic discussions and topics often include leadership, ANTHC, Alaska Natives, and Native Americans.