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Closing CeremonyClosing CeremonyCollaboration - Modernization - Respect
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EmceesEmceesGary Hanson & Rita Miraglia,
BIA Alaska Region
Conference Conference CommentsComments
Kristin Ke’itKristin Ke’itBIA Acting Regional BIA Acting Regional
Director, Alaska RegionDirector, Alaska Region
Joel NeimeyerJoel NeimeyerFederal Co-Chair for the Denali CommissionIntroduced by Congress in 1998, the Denali
Commission is an independent federal agency designed to provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska. With the
creation of the Denali Commission, Congress acknowledged the need for increased inter-agency
cooperation and focus on Alaska's remote communities.
Native Games DemonstrationNative Games Demonstration
Coffee BreakCoffee BreakSponsored by Solstice Advertising
Dr. Menaly CuevaDr. Menaly CuevaANTHC
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
In 2008, the American Cancer Society awarded a five-year, $627,000 grant to Dr. Cueva to study
cancer in Alaska Natives and develop better tools for reaching out to Alaska Native cultures with messages of prevention and early detection.
Mark TrahantMark TrahantWriter, Speaker, Twitter Writer, Speaker, Twitter
PoetPoetMr. Trahant has been reporting on American Indian issues for over a decade. He was the
sponsor of a series of major reforms ranging from the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to the
Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
FY 16 Budget FY 16 Budget FormulationFormulation
Kristin Ke’it Acting BIA Regional Director, Alaska Region
AnnouncementsAnnouncementsGary Hanson & Rita Miraglia,
BIA Alaska Region
Closing PrayerClosing PrayerLee Stephan,
President and Chief of the Native Village of Eklutna
Idlughet Qayeht’ana
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