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2019 Statewide Elders & Youth Conference

October 13, 2019 - October 16, 2019

First Alaskans Institute’s 36th Annual Elders & Youth Conference theme, “Qaneryararput Yugtun Piniqerput/Qaneryararput Cugtun Kayuqerput,” celebrates the beauty and importance of Alaska Native languages. This year’s conference will kick off with a Warming of the Hands pre-conference gathering on Sunday, October 13, with the main conference taking place October 14-16 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Elders & Youth provides a special opportunity to make connections, reinforce identity and belonging, explore art and issues, and contribute to the greater community through the transference of knowledge between our generations.

The Elders & Youth theme, “Qaneryararput Yugtun Riniqerput/Qaneryararput Cugtun Kayuqerput,” fluidly translates to “Language is Our Super Power” and honors how we are stronger with our languages. When spoken, they connect us to our ancestors, our lands, waters and animals, provide healing, and instruct us in living our ways of life. Our languages reside within us and we are responsible for putting them to use for a stronger future; upholding this responsibility, First Alaskans will choose a different Alaska Native language each year to highlight with our theme. This year, we selected the Yugtun and Cugtun languages, spoken by Yup’ik and Cup’ik peoples of the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region.

The Warming of the Hands gathering will be held on Sunday, October 13, featuring men’s, women’s, and LGBTQA+/Two Spirit Houses and regional breakout sessions. Chin’an: A Night of Cultural Celebration will be held on Monday, October 14 (also Indigenous Peoples’ Day) featuring the incredible talents of our community members who step up to share their gifts.

Quyana cakneq to our 2019 Statewide Elders & Youth Council and other members of our community whose thoughtful contributions and ideas guide us each year to truly memorable conference experiences. We look forward to seeing you in Fairbanks this October!

Details

Start:
October 13, 2019
End:
October 16, 2019
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-statewide-elders-youth-conference-tickets-57059004017

Venue

Carlson Center
2010 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701 United States
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