Reflecting on the effects of ANCSA

September 15, 2011

Marmian Grimes

Two days of lectures and panel discussions about the effects of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act on Alaska are scheduled 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 5 – 6,  in the Wood Center Carol Brown Ballroom.

The panels and lectures will feature guests from across Alaska addressing issues from the economic, environmental, social, cultural, and educational impact of ANCSA in the 40 years since its 1971 passage. They will also address the impacts on Alaska Native culture, education, and leadership. Speakers will include Alaska Native leaders, former
 state and U.S. senators, and members of the 
Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.

The panel discussions will also be available to view via webstream at www.alaskalivestream.com.  More information is available online.

This program is sponsored by UAF Chancellor Brian Rogers, UA Vice President of the Office of Academic Affairs Dan
 Julius, 
Vice Chancellor of Rural, Community and Native Education Bernice Joseph,
 and 
Director of the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development Miranda Wright.