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October 14-17, 2018

2 2018 First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference

The Ancestral figures each wear masks that are a combination of Northern and Southern Alaska cultures. Their arms are filled with trees representing the land and the base is filled with waves representing the sea. The swirling lines and circles in the bottom section mimic the style and symbolism of the Old Bering Sea surface designs. The most prominent circles and dots represent the Eye, a window into the soul and promote truth in actions and words. The chest designs imitate the ribs, which embraces the idea of transparency. The fire represents our resilience as Native people. It is a symbol of our brilliance and legacy.

- Nasugraq Rainey Hopson (Iñupiaq)

First Alaskans InstituteBoard of Trustees & StaffBOARD OF TRUSTEESWillie Iġġiagruk Hensley (Iñupiaq), ChairSam Kito, Jr. (Tlingit), Vice ChairValerie Davidson (Yup’ik), Secretary/TreasurerByron Mallott (Tlingit), Senior Fellow Sven Haakanson, Jr. (Sugpiaq), Trustee Albert Kookesh (Tlingit), Trustee Sylvia Lange (Aleut/Tlingit), Trustee Oliver Leavitt (Iñupiaq), Trustee Georgianna Lincoln (Athabascan), Trustee

IN MEMORIAMMorris K. Thompson (Athabascan)

STAFF Karla Gatgyedm Hana’ax Booth (Ts’msyen)Indigenous Leadership Continuum Director

Elizabeth Uyuruciaq David (Yup’ik)Finance Director

Joy Gudáang’láa Demmert (Haida/Tlingit)Indigenous Operations Manager

Angela Łot’oydaatlno Gonzalez (Koyukon Athabascan)Indigenous Communications Manager

Kacey Qunmiġu Hopson (Iñupiaq)Indigenous Knowledge Advocate

Jacqui Igluġuq Iqilan Lambert (Iñupiaq)Assistant to the President/CEO

Colin Tass’aq McDonald (Yup’ik)Sustainability Manager

Elizabeth La quen náay Medicine Crow (Haida/Tlingit)President/CEO

Ayyu Qassataq (Iñupiaq)Vice President & Indigenous Operations Director

Andrea Akall’eq Sanders (Yup’ik)Alaska Native Policy Center Director

Ella Sassuuk Tonuchuk (Yup’ik)Indigenous Leadership Continuum Coordinator

Logo Artist Statement

Statewide Broadcast October 15-17

at 8:00 AM on GCI Channel 1, HD 907, and

online at www.firstalaskans.org

COMMUNITY HALL

2nd & 3rd floors

The Community Hall is open at 8:00 am, Monday and Tuesday, on the 2nd Floor Landing and Hallway, and 3rd Floor Foyer. It is a gathering of indigenous artists selling their art and community partner's sharing education, career, business, non-profit and political opportunities.

3Na Ganiyaatgm, Na Lagm

We are honored to host the 35th annual statewide convening! Our 2018 theme, “Na Ganiyaatgm, Na Lagm” (Our Ancestors, Our Fire), speaks to the flame within each of us that keeps us connected to our Ancestors, our homelands, and to what makes us uniquely distinct as Native peoples of this land. To celebrate and acknowledge the importance of our languages, we are highlighting one of our Alaska Native languages by using it for our theme and will rotate through our languages each year. This year’s language is Sm’algyax, the language of the Ts’msyen people.

Looking back 35 years, there were 54 Elders and youth who attended the first conference. Today, we anticipate 2,000 attendees to increase our collective well-being and knowledge-sharing. There will be interactive cultural sessions to get us into practices that celebrate and define who we are. We will also have interactive workshops on topics that impact our peoples and ways of life. Our Men’s, Women’s, and LGBTQ+ Houses honor our Ancestors practices of creating healing spaces that allow our diverse experience to be useful to the community.

We could not put on the conference without the love and support of our community, volunteers and sponsors. Thank you for bringing your ideas, your experience, and practicing the Native value of sharing. Welcome and enjoy your time uplifting people from across the state!

Willie Iġġiagruk Hensley Hensley (Iñupiaq) Board Chair

Welcome to the 2018 Elders & Youth Conference

Elizabeth La quen náayMedicine Crow (Haida/Tlingit)President/CEO

Karla Gatgyedm Hana’ax Booth(Ts’msyen)Indigenous Leadership Continuum Director

First Alaskans Institute utilizes a diversity of people and organizations to deliver this unique conference. Inclusion may not mean endorsement of the presenters or organizations they may be engaged with. Rather, they are offered to engage the wisdom, knowledge, world view, and consciousness of our amazing participants. We thank all who work alongside of us to create this content and experience for our participants.


Sunday, October 141:00 - 5:00 1:30 - 2:00

2:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00 3:30 - 8:30

Conference Pre-Registration at the Dena'ina Center, 1st Floor LobbyWarming of the Hands Community WelcomeMen's House, Women's House and Two Spirit (GLBTQA+) HouseRegional Break Out Sessions, Locations TBDOur Ancestors, Our Fire Welcome Potlatch at APU – Moseley Sports Center located at 4101 University Drive. All are welcome to this event hosted by local community members to celebrate "Native New Year".

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Iñupiaq Elder Ugiaqtaq Wesley Aiken was born in Utqiaġvik, Alaska on January 25, 1926. His parents were Aviugana Johnny Aiken and Pamiilaq Lucy Aiken. Ugiaqtaq herded reindeer to provide for his family as a teenager, and continued providing for his family by hunting and trapping throughout his life. In 1947, he married the late Anna Kayutak Aiken, and began working for Arctic Contractors. Ugiaqtaq is a World War II veteran, proudly serving in the Alaska Territorial Guard from 1944 to 1959, and remained involved with the National Guard until 1973.

Ugiaqtaq was active in political movements strengthening the basic rights of Alaska Native peoples. He is a strong believer in God and is called upon to give blessings in church and villages and during the whaling Nalukataq festivals. Ugiaqtaq has always been a strong believer of education, as our youth are the future leaders. He encourages young people to learn their language and keep their culture alive.

Koyukon Athabascan youth Tristan Yaadoh Jovan Madros is 20 years old from Kaltag, Alaska. He was raised by his grandparents, Franklin Madros, Jr. and Cora Madros, who traditionally adopted him. Yaadoh grew up in the traditional way of life and learned his language. He learned how to build sleds from birch, sew moose-hide boots, and make a fish wheel. He deeply values Native traditions and is a culture and language bearer, teacher, hunter, fisherman and gatherer.

Yaadoh believes in working hard for his people and community to make change. He gives back to his community and region by serving on the Kaltag Village Council as the 2nd Chief, the Denakkanaaga board, Tanana Chiefs Conference Youth Advisory Emerging Leader’s Council, and Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission board. He also sings and dances in the Kaltag dance group. In 2017, Doyon, Limited recognized Yaadoh as Shareholder of the Year for their Chief Andrew Isaac Leadership Award.

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Monday, October 157:30

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Onsite Registration Opens at Dena'ina Center, 1st Floor LobbyCommunity Hall Opens, 2nd Floor Landing and Hallway & 3rd Floor FoyerSTATEWIDE BROADCAST BEGINS ON GCI CHANNEL 1, HD 907 and online at www.firstalaskans.orgWelcome and Emcee IntroductionsPrayer & Blessing from the People of the Land – Adam Leggett (Athabascan), Treasurer, Native Village of EklutnaPosting of the Colors – Alaska Native Veterans Society National Anthem in Yup'ik – Alaska Native Cultural Charter School ChoirWelcome & Conference Overview from First Alaskans Institute Board of Trustees & StaffConference AgreementsElder Keynote – Ugiaqtaq Wesley Aiken (Iñupiaq) with introduction by Patuk Glenn (Iñupiaq), ASRC Project ManagerDialogue led by First Alaskans StaffResponding to Alaska’s Linguistic Emergency & Increasing Collaboration with Tribes with Governor Bill Walker & Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott (Tlingit)Alaska Natives in State Government - Changing the ConversationBarbara Blake (Haida, Tlingit & Ahtna Athabascan), Director of Native and Rural Affairs,Office of the Governor Bill WalkerAlex Cleghorn (Sugpiaq), Assistant Attorney General/Special Assistant on Alaska Native IssuesJulianna Clock (Koyukon Athabascan), Policy & Program Analyst, Office of the GovernorThe Voting Power of our Peoples – Kendra Kloster (Tlingit), Executive Director, Native Peoples ActionDialogue led by First Alaskans Staff Welcome of Special Guests – Visiting Maori from University of Canterbury, TRAYLS, First Peoples Fund, TRHT and ANDORE partners and Center for Native American Youth, etc....Anna's Alaska Soul Food Demonstration, 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/ELunch - On your own OR take part in a Lunch & Learn Session (first come, first served) with Ilisagvik College Lunch & Learn, 1st Floor, Idlughet 3 FrontThe New Hotness in Indigenous Technology! Place-based Cultural Learning & Story Mapping – Barbara Sappah (Eyak) and David Guilfoyle with Applied Archaeology International Yuarcuun (A Tool to Search) – Stephen Blanchett (Yup’ik), V.P. of Development & Community Engagement, Alaska Native Heritage CenterLepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadm (Ts’msyen from Anchorage & Metlakatla)Living & Loving Our Cultures Workshops – Session 1 (see page 8 for options)Move to next workshop sessionCommunity Engagement Workshops – Session 2 (see page 8 and 9 for options)RecessAlaska Natives Got Talent Tryouts, 1st Floor, Idlughet 3“WE UP!” Screening (live broadcast/livestreamed), 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/EDoors Open for Chin'an, 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/EChin'an: A Night of Cultural Celebration (see page 14 for schedule)

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Onsite Registration Opens at Dena'ina Center, 1st Floor LobbyCommunity Hall Opens, 2nd Floor Landing and Hallway & 3rd Floor FoyerSTATEWIDE BROADCAST BEGINS ON GCI CHANNEL 1, HD 907 and online at www.firstalaskans.orgWelcome Back and Set AgreementsChevak Ayagyuat Dancers (Cup’ik from Chevak)Ixsixán, Ax Kwáan (I Love You My People) with a Youth Group from Juneau with Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, including Jacob Brouillette (Tlingit), Marcel Cohen (Tlingit), Bradley Dybdah (Tlingit), Arias Hoyle (Tlingit and African American), Keegan Kanan (Tlingit), Geri Rodriguez (Tlingit), and Kenndra Willard (Tlingit)Youth Keynote – Tristan Madros (Koyukon Athabascan)Dialogue led by First Alaskans Staff“WE UP!” Performance by Bishop Slice (Ahtna Athabascan) with Priscilla Holthouse (Iñupiaq)Regional Breakout Sessions (see page 13 for room assignments)Lunch – On your own OR take part in Lunch & Learn Sessions (first come, first served) with University of Alaska Southeast, 1st Floor, Idlughet 3 Front OR Peacemaking Circle Training, 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/E History and Hope for Our Collective Wellbeing Dialogue Jessica Saniguq Ullrich (Iñupiaq), UAA Child Welfare Academy; LaVerne Demientieff (Deg Xit’an Athabascan), UAF, and Gary Ferguson (Unangax), Healthy Communities Consulting Definition of Resilience Screening – Alexis Sallee (Iñupiaq), INDIGEFIRelease for Workshops Living and Loving Our Cultures Workshops – Session 3 (see page 10 for options)Move to next workshop sessionCommunity Engagement Workshops - Session 4 (see page 11 for options)Recess Teen Dance at Dena'ina Center, Ist Floor, Idluget 3 Chaperones must accompany youth. Open to registered participants only.ALAXSXA/ALASKA, a special play production at Dena’ina Center, 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu Ballroom. Free and open to the public.

TEEN DANCEChaperones must accompany youth . Music provided by the RIVR.Tuesday October 16

6:30 - 9:30 pmFirst Floor, Idluget 3

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Wednesday, October 178:309:10

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Noolagh Doh Dance Group (Koyukon Athabascan from Nulato)Being Good Relatives: The Strength of Our Men, Women, and Two Spirit Family and Community Members – Charlene Apok (Iñupiaq), Damen Bell-Holter (Tlingit, Haida) and TBAMen’s House, Women’s House and Two Spirit (GLBTQA+) HouseClosing CeremonyResolutionsAnnouncement of 2019 Statewide Elders & Youth CouncilEvaluations & Grand Door Prize Drawing Adjourn

CONFERENCE EMCEES

Elizabeth Niiqsik Ferguson was born and raised in Kotzebue. Her parents are Archie and Lena Ferguson, maternal grandparents are Augie Nelson, Sr. and the late Diane Nelson, and paternal grandparents are the late Don Sr. and Carrie Ferguson. Niiqsik currently serves as a staffer to Representative Lincoln in House District 40, and she is the youth representative on the Iñuit Circumpolar Council-Alaska board. She has worked in tribal governance and advocacy from her roles on the Native Village of Kotzebue Tribal Council and Qikiqtaġruk Iñupiaq Youth Council. Niiqsik is attending the University of Alaska Southeast majoring in social science with a primary concentration in political science. Niiqsik was crowned Miss Arctic Circle 2015 and Miss World Eskimo Indian Olympics 2015 which provided her a platform to discuss volunteerism and leadership amongst the younger generations.

Lawrence Gust grew up in New Stuyahok (Cetuyaraq). He is proud of his Yup’ik culture and proud to continue his traditional ways of life. Lawrence graduated from Chief Ivan Blunka School in 2012. Afterwards he joined the Army National Guard, and proudly serves his country and state. Lawrence attends the University of Alaska Anchorage part time majoring in aviation with a minor in criminal justice. He currently works for a HVAC company, KLEBS Mechanical. What Lawrence most admires about his culture is how family takes care of each other and helps each other to successfully reach their goals. Lawrence loves his family and will do anything for them. He encourages all of the youth and young adults to step out of their comfort zones and chase their dreams.

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SEE YOU AT 2019 ELDERS & YOUTH CONFERENCE IN FAIRBANKS!


LIVING & LOVING OUR CULTURES workshops

I Love Salmon: Indigenizing Salmon Science & Management Dialogue1st Floor, Idlughet 1 FrontCourtney Carothers, UAFSalmon is important to us! Engage in a dialogue to share your love of salmon and explore salmon management challenges, opportunities and solutions.

Protect Our Land & Protect You: Survival Kit Making1st Floor, Idlughet 1 FrontDenbigh Perry (Yup'ik)

Sugpiaq Language Learning 1st Floor, Idlughet 1 BackNatalia Schneider (Alutiiq)

Salmon Filleting and Preparation1st Floor, Idlughet 2 Melanie Brown (Yup'ik, Sugpiaq, Inupiat, Unagax) and Gayla Hoseth (Yup'ik)

Red and Yellow Cedar Bracelet Weaving1st Floor, Idlughet 3 FrontDella Cheney (Haida, Tlingit)

Haida Language Learning1st Floor, Idlughet 3 BackDamen Bell-Holter (Tlingit, Haida)

Dena’ina Athabascan Language Learning & Necklace Making, limited to 40 participants2nd Floor, Kahtnu 1 Marilyn Balluta (Dena'ina Athabascan)

Alutiiq Water Proof Stitching with Collagen Casing, limited to 30 participants2nd Floor, Kahtnu 2June Pardue (Sugpiaq)

Kuspuk Apron Sewing, 2-day session, limited to 20 participants2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 3Karen Neagle (Iñupiaq)

Unangam Tunuu Language Learning2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 4Darling Anderson (Unangax) and Bobbi Dushkin (Unangax)

Sharing Fire with Our People: Exploring Denee Fire Bags & Bow Drills2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 5Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman (Koyukon Athabascan), Joel Isaak (Dena'ina Athabascan), Daveon Parton (Koyukon Athabascan), and Charles Hubbard (Ahtna Athabascan)

Cultural Action Planning through Baleen Etching, limited to 40 participants2nd Floor, Boardroom Cordelia Qiġñaaq Kellie (Iñupiaq), Amanda Sialofi and Justina Wilhelm

Learn String Stories, limited to 15 participants3rd Floor, Tikahtnu A/BDavid Kitaq Nicolai (Yup'ik, Athabascan)

Sm’algyax Language Learning3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/EMarcella Asicksik (Ts’msyen, Yup'ik)

Session 1: Monday, October 15 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTworkshopsSession 2: Monday, October 15 from 3:45 to 5:15 pm

Qiruq & Tl'aal1st Floor, Idlughet 1 BackNathaniel Feemster, Doyon Foundation, Myles Creed, Denise Annauk Pollack (Iñupiaq), Cordelia Qiġñaaq Kellie (Iñupiaq), Mellisa Maktayaq Heflin (Iñupiaq)Learn about grassroots strategies to breathe life into our languages. Explore language circles, immersion camps, technology and more.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTworkshops, continuedSession 2: Monday, October 15 from 3:45 to 5:15 pm

Young Media Makers: Producing and Sharing Indigenous Media2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 4Thea Lawton, Koahnic Broadcast CorporationEngage in hands-on media training to learn new techniques to create Indigenous media.

Indigenous Feminism, Gender and GLBTQA+ Dialogue2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 5Jenny Miller (Iñupiaq), Charlene Apok (Iñupiaq), Enei Peter (Diné), Native MovementExplore how patriarchy affects us and build a greater awareness of gender, sexual identity, and feminism.

History and Hope for a Collective Wellbeing2nd Floor, Boardroom Jessica Saniguq Ullrich (Iñupiaq), UAA Child Welfare Academy, LaVerne Demientieff (Deg Xit'an, Athabascan), UAF, Gary Ferguson (Unangax), Healthy Communities ConsultingLearn how adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and intergenerational trauma affects us and how we can heal and recover by using our ancestral strength and wisdom.

Leadership Empowerment3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/E Nikki Pitre (Coeur d’Alene), Aspen Institute & Center for Native American YouthUse your fire to help identify your passion and build on that to become a leader. Also take the Generation Indigenous Challenge.

Youth and Community Members Engage in Climate Learning & Problem Solving3rd Floor, Tikahtnu A/BElena Sparrow, UAFLearn how to observe, take notes, and use information about climate change. Also see an example of a Yup’ik song created by this process.

Putting Values into Action: Voting & Civic Engagement1st Floor, Idlughet 2Kengo Nagaoka, Christina Edwin (Koyukon Athabascan), Alaska CenterLearn how to vote and advocate based on your values. Also review Alaska Native suffrage and key leaders.

College Pride, Native Pride: Exploring Higher Education1st Floor, Idlughet 3 FrontCharitie Ropati (Central Yup'ik), Ruth Dan (Dena'ina Athabascan)Gain insight on how to be college ready with a focus on attending out of state institutions.

Creating Equity in the Office of the Governor1st Floor, Idlughet 3 BackAnna Clock (Koyukon Athabascan), Barbara Blake, (Haida, Tlingit, Ahtna Athabascan), Office of the Governor & Lt. GovernorLearn how the Administrative Order 300 is having an effect on social change in regard to our linguistic emergency and increasing state collaboration with Tribes. Explore participation in government.

Make Smart Financial Decisions No Matter Your Age2nd Floor, Kahtnu 1Rebecca Morgan (Cherokee, Choctaw), National Indian Council on Aging Win prizes while engaging in bingo to learn financial terms with a focus on how to deal with bills and debt.

Using Cultural Skills for Surviving a Suicide Loss2nd Floor, Kahtnu 2 James Biela, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Alicia Aadair (Tlingit), Crystalyn Lemieux (Tlingit, Haida), Cook Inlet Tribal CouncilHear stories from community members affected by suicide and explore how culture can help combat suicide. Review common myths and facts.

Protecting Our Ways of Life: Creating Resolutions2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 3Andrea Sanders (Yup'ik) and Liz La quen náay Medicine Crow (Haida, Tlingit), First Alaskans InstituteLearn about resolution as advocacy tools. Create resolutions on issues important to you for consideration by participants.

LIVING & LOVING OUR CULTURES workshopsDeer Call Carving & Hunting Stories1st Floor, Idlughet FrontTom Booth (Ts’msyen)

Athabascan Style Beading on Moose Hide, limited to 50 participants1st Floor, Idlughet 1 BackRochelle Adams (Gwich'in)

Traditional Native Plants as Medicine & Salve Making1st Floor, Idlughet 2Angela Michaud (Tlingit)

Red and Yellow Cedar Bracelet Weaving1st Floor, Idlughet 3 FrontDella Cheney (Haida, Tlingit)

Yup’ik Language Learning1st Floor, Idlughet 3 BackElizabeth Lozano (Yup'ik)

Alutiiq Water Proof Stitching with Collagen Casing, limited to 30 participants2nd Floor, Kahtnu 1June Pardue (Sugpiaq)

Coffeetime with Elder Lucy Sparck (Cup'ik) of Chevak2nd Floor, Kahtnu 2

Yup’ik Drum Making, limited to 40 participants2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 3Ossie Kairaiuak (Yup'ik)

Kuspuk Apron Sewing, 2-day session, limited to 20 participants2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 4Karen Neagle (Iñupiaq)

Iñupiaq Language Learning2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 5Mellisa Maktayaq Heflin (Iñupiaq), Cordelia Qiġñaaq Kellie (Iñupiaq), Myles Creed

Tlingit Language Learning2nd Floor, BoardroomMarsha Hotch (Tlingit), Heather Powell (Tlingit)

Denaakk’e Language Learning3rd Floor, Tikahtnu A/BDewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman (Koyukon Athabascan), Susan K’etsoo Paskvan (Koyukon Athabascan)

Traditional Tattooing of the North3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/E Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone (Iñupiaq, Kiowa)

Session 3: Tuesday, October 16 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm



COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTworkshopsSession 4: Tuesday, October 16 from 3:45 to 5:15 pm

Honoring Our Past & Sharing Our Future1st Floor, Indlughet 1 FrontBianca Carpeneti, Brian Duffy, Alaska Dept. of the Military & Veterans' AffairsCelebrate Territorial Guard Veterans and Military Youth Academy attendees. Also engage in different safety stations such as the earthquake simulator.

Resources for Leadership1st Floor, Indlughet 1 BackLeanna Mack (Iñupiaq), PAI-SAVUTExplore the tools you have in your community to reach your goals as a leader through networking and passion.

Indigenous Community Action - Be A Change Maker!1st Floor, Indlughet 2Princess Daazhraii Johnson (Neets'aii Gwich'in), Native MovementDefine community action, review strengths and challenges of our communities, and how to make a campaign around an issue you are passionate about.

Explore Weaving with the Society of Indigenous Weavers of Alaska1st Floor, Idlughet 3 FrontDella Cheney (Haida, Tlingit)Learn about weaving techniques from across the state or share your knowledge. Discuss creating a formal Indigenous Weavers Society.

Tools for Change to Protect Future Generations2nd Floor, Kahtnu 1Vi Waghiyi (Gwich’in, Kaagwaantaan Tlingit, Iñupiaq, Yup'ik), Alaska Community Action on ToxicsLearn how toxins have a lasting effect on our environments and how to tell your story in the context of advocacy.

Connecting Through Traditional Health Based Practices2nd Floor, Kahtnu 2Doug Modig (Ts'msyen), Meda Dewitt (Tlingit)The use of traditions is important in promoting good health. Explore how to use our cultures to strengthen our communities.

Our Culture is Our Prevention: Qungasvik (Tools for Life)2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 3Cyndi Nation (Koyukon Athabascan), Qungasvik Projects, UAFHear from Yup’ik leaders who use the traditional model of the Qasriq (Men’s House) for suicide prevention.

Intergenerational Dialogues on Community Perceptions of Alcohol2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 4Jordan Lewis (Aleut), UAA, Katie Schltz (Choctaw), UMEngage in a dialogue to explore recent alcohol policy changes within communities. How does this affect us and what do you wish for our communities?

Using Images of Art & Historical Photographs to Explore Alaska Native Culture2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 5Electra Gardinier, Dzan-tik’I Heeni Middle SchoolExplore the use of images in telling stories and learn about Alaska civil rights and Alaska Native leaders.

Hunt Fish Share: Lifting Our Voices to Promote Ancestral Ways of Life3rd Floor, Tikahtnu A/BCarrie Stevens, UAF, Rhonda Pitka (Koyukon Athabascan, Iñupiaq), Ben Stevens (Koyukon Athabascan), TCC, Amy Lowndes (Iñupiaq), Status of AK Salmon & People ProjectLearn how to be warriors of your lands and waters while identifying hunting, fishing and harvesting issues. Learn about resources provided by the Status of Alaska Salmon and People website.

Na Ganiyaatgm, Na Lagm & Ah Kaa Roa: An international conversation with Maori and New Zealand Teacher Educators3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/EAngus Macfralen (Māori: Ngāti Whakaue), Sonja Macfarlane (Māori: Ngāi Tahu), Melissa Derby (Māori: Ngāti Ranginui), Tufulasi Taleni (Samoan), Dr. Richard Manning (Pākehā), University of CanterburyDiscuss how the strengths of our culture can be maintained and how Indigenous peoples of Alaska and New Zealand can support one another.


Aleutian Chain & PribilofsMatilda Tutiakoff, Youth Rep.Patricia Lekanoff Gregory, Elder Rep.Leah Lekanoff, Youth Alt. Rep.Jason Bourdukofsky, Elder Alt. Rep.

Bristol BayDavid Wetter, Youth Rep.Harry Wassily, Elder Rep.Olivia Olson, Youth Alt. Rep.Richard Clark, Youth Alt. Rep.

Copper River BasinMaryjane Ewan, Youth Rep.Christine Craig, Elder Rep.Kristy Johns, Youth Alt. Rep.Christopher Gene, Elder Alt. Rep.

InteriorSarina Lee, Youth Rep.Esther McCarty, Elder Rep.Linda Nicholia, Youth Alt. Rep.Miranda Wright, Elder Alt. Rep.

Kodiak IslandNatalia Schneider, Youth Rep.June Pardue, Elder Rep.Myla Woodley, Youth Alt. Rep. Tina Hoen, Elder Alt. Rep.

North SlopeEdith Spear, Youth Rep.In Memory - James Nageak, Elder Rep.Stephanie Tuzroyluk, Youth Alt. Rep.David Maasak Leavitt, Elder Alt. Rep.

Norton SoundJessie Outwater, Youth Rep.Marie Trigg, Elder Rep.Becca Michael, Youth Alt. Rep.Pius Washington, Elder Alt. Rep.

Northwest ArcticLynette Adams, Youth Rep.Virginia Commack, Elder Rep.Kiarah Melton, Youth Alt. Rep.Shield Downey, Elder Alt. Rep.

Prince Williams Sound Cynna Mae Evanoff, Youth Rep.Sweeny Selanoff, Elder Rep. Nicholas Meganack II, Youth Alt. Rep.Timothy Selanoff, Elder Alt. Rep.

SouthcentralAverie Wells, Youth Rep. Phyllis Bookey, Elder Rep. Mercedes Brown, Youth Alt. Rep.Cheyenne Juliussen, Youth Alt. Rep. Elizabeth Keating, Elder Alt. Rep.

SoutheastCorinne James, Youth Rep.Bob Sam, Elder Rep. Phillip Blattner, Youth Alt. Rep.Judy Helgeson, Elder Alt. Rep.

YK DeltaDuncan Okitkun, Youth Rep.Peter Twitchell, Elder Rep.Chloe Phillips, Youth Alt. Rep.Andrew Jasper, Elder Alt. Rep.

We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to our 2018 Project Team: Amy Modig (Tanacross Athabascan) Doug Modig (Ts'msyen) Diloola Erickson (Koyukon Athabascan) Lacayah Engebretson (Ahtna Athabascan) Shirley Tuzroyluke (Tlingit, Nisga'a)

Thank you to the 2018 Statewide Elders & Youth Council!

Without you, this could not have been possible.

Interested in representing your region?

The Statewide Elders & Youth Council and alternate representatives are chosen by your region in the breakout sessions on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:30 am! Be ready to share your story.


Bristol Bay 1st Floor, Idlughet 1 Back YK Delta 1st Floor, Idlughet 2Interior 1st Floor, Idlughet 3 FrontNorton Sound 2nd Floor, Kahtnu 1Southeast 2nd Floor, Kahtnu 2 Northwest Arctic 2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 3The Aleutian Chain & Pribilofs 2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 4Kodiak Island 2nd Floor, Tubughnenq’ 5North Slope 2nd Floor, BoardroomCopper River Basin 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu A/B (near window)Southcentral 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu C (in middle)Prince William Sound 3rd Floor, Tikahtnu D/E (near doors by escalator)

1st FloorPhoto Booth Regional Breakout SessionsRegistrationWorkshopsSection 1: Idluget 1, Front & BackSection 2: Idluget 2Section 3: Idlughet, Front & Back

2nd FloorCommunity HallRegional Breakout SessionsWorkshops

3rd FloorCommunity Hall

Main Plenary ConveningRegional Breakout Sessions

Workshops

Dena'ina Center Maps

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Tuesday, October 16, 10:30 am to 12 pm


Watch live on GCI, Channel 1, HD 907 and online at www.firstalaskans.org!#Chinan #NaGaniyaatgm #NaLagm #OurAncestorsOurFire #EY2018

Registered Elders & Youth participants can try out for Alaska Natives Got Talent at 5:30 pm on Monday at the 1st Floor, Idlughet 3!

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Ixsixan, Ax Kwaan(I Love You My People)

Youth Group from Central Council of Tlingit &

Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

$5 TicketsOpen to the Public

Available at Registrationand at the Door

7:00 pm

Yup’ik Rainbow Dancers (Yup’ik from Anchorage)

7:25 pm

Special Guest Performance (Alaska Natives Got Talent)

7:30 pm

Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim (Ts’msyen from Anchorage)

7:55 pm

Ixsixán, Ax Kwáan I Love You My People(Tlingit Youth Group from Juneau)

8:00 pm

Imamsuat (Sugpiaq from Anchorage)

8:25 pm


8:30 pm

Naqsrugmiut (Iñupiaq from Anaktuvuk Pass)

8:55 pm


9:00 pm

Little Cody from Cody&Cody (Cup’ik Comedian from Chevak)

Monday, October 15 7 - 9:30 pm Dena'ina Center

Elders Ben Nageak, Mary Ann Warden, and the late James Nageak enjoy dancing at the 2017 Chin'an

Free for Elders

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Teacher Level – $2,500 – $4,999Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

Arctic Slope Regional CorporationCalista Corporation

Chugach Alaska CorporationDonlin Gold

ExxonMobile

Youth Level – $250 – $2,499Alaska Center

Alaska Children’s TrustAleut Corporation

Youth Level continuedAleutian Pribilof Islands Association

Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development AssociationChugachmiut

Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of AlaskaCook Inlet Tribal Council

Interior Regional Housing AuthorityKawerak, Inc.

Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 341Sitnasuak Native Corporation

Southcentral FoundationTatitlek CorporationUsibelli Foundation

Nt’oyaxsn, Gunalchéesh, Háw'aa, Qagaasskung, Quyana, Enaa Baasee', Quyanaqpak, Quyanaasinaq! Thank you very much to our 2018 Elders & Youth Conference sponsors!

Elder Level – $20,000 + above

>Leader Level – $10,000 – $19,999

Mentor Level – $5,000 – $9,999

Sponsorship Acknowledgement

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knowledge into the future with rigor, humor, resilience, vigilance, and love.

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