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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