Elders & Youth Conference kicks off in Anchorage

The 32nd annual Elders and Youth conference begins today in Anchorage.
Hundreds of Alaska Natives, young and old, will meet over the next two-and-a-half days to learn about and discuss a diverse set of issues. This year’s theme is “Not in our smokehouse!”
Today attendees will elect members to the Statewide Elders and Youth Council, participate in regional dialogue sessions and discuss Native languages and conference resolutions.
This year’s elder keynote speaker is Gregor