First Alaskans Institute2022 Elders & Youth Conference

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39th Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference
October 16-19, 2022
Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska

Announcements

Resolution 22-01_Sobriety Programs in Alaska Schools – passed 10-19-22
ANNOUNCING THE 39TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE ELDERS & YOUTH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, CONFERENCE GUIDES, THEME, REGISTRATION AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED (October 11, 2022)
FIRST ALASKANS INSTITUTE’S ELDERS & YOUTH CONFERENCE AND THE HOWARD ROCK & TED STEVENS SMOKEHOUSE GALA TO BE HELD IN PERSON (August 16, 2022, revised August 17, 2022)

COVID-19 Safety Plan
To keep our precious Elders and youth safe, proof of COVID vaccination is required for in-person attendance. Masks will be required throughout. If you have a cold or feel any sickness, please stay home and get better. We encourage groups to have back-up plans in the event someone becomes ill. Self-administered COVID antigen tests will also be provided at registration. We also strongly recommend that you take a COVID test before traveling and attending, if possible. We take the safety, health, and wellness of our people seriously. As such, we will be implementing protocols to help mitigate the risk of contracting and spreading COVID during our gathering. We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 in our communities leading up to the gathering in the event we need to hold it virtually to be responsive to the situation on the ground. We thank Afognak Native Corporation for providing these supplies to Elders & Youth.

Get Involved!

Agenda – Here’s a general draft agenda (PDF). Please note – it is subject to change once speakers and workshops all confirmed.
Registration – General registration is open!
Volunteer – We are recruiting volunteers to help with set-up, bag stuffing, registration, audio/visual technicians, workshop session helpers, and more. Elders & Youth is only made possible with the incredible love, support, time and energy of passionate community members who help to create a great experience for all of us. Contact Qunmiġu Hopson at 907-677-1700 with any questions. Quyanaqpak!
Resolutions – Learn about resolutions as advocacy tools and the importance of civic engagement. Create resolutions with the guidance of fellow Elders and youth. Learn how to use your resolution to advocate for our Native peoples. Visit our Resolutions page for more workshop info, rules, and resources.
Exhibitor Space – Registration for Community Hall is open!
Hotels – Accommodations overview and discounts for hotels and inns in Anchorage.
Airlines – Alaska Airlines is offering a travel discount.
Sponsorship – Sponsor the Elders & Youth Conference! Please contact Cutmen Candace Branson at 907-677-1710 or [email protected] with any questions.
- Download a sponsorship packet (PDF)
- Sign up online to become a sponsor
Call for Dance Groups & Performers – We have a call for Proposals from Dance Groups & Performers! Tsíná’ęę for submitting your application!
Call for Proposals from Language Teachers, Artists, Cultural Bearers, Elders, and Community Organizations & Leaders – Tsíná’ęę for volunteering your time and energy to share your knowledge and lift up our Elder and youth participants!
Media – We invite qualified, working journalists to submit a registration request for a complimentary media badge that provides access to the Elders & Youth Conference during hours open to the public. Apply here.
More information coming soon!