Monday, October 19, 2026
The 43rd annual Statewide Elders and Youth Conference got underway Sunday at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.
Hosted by First Alaskans Institute, the gathering brings together Alaska Native Elders, youth, and community leaders to celebrate Indigenous cultures, strengthen relationships, and discuss challenges facing their communities.
This year’s theme comes from the Denaakk’e, or Koyukon Athabascan, language and translates to “We are approaching change.”
According to First Alaskans Institute, the theme reflects how Alaska…
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