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Diversity Conference and Celebration on April 5 By: Staff Apr 1, 2008 UAA Human Services Club invites community to observance of indigenous customs
ANCHORAGE, AK – Come rejoice in the spice of life on Saturday, April 5, 12-5:30 p.m. in the UAA Cuddy Center. There will be a key note speaker, ethnic foods and a panel discussion on current issues regarding cultural groups around Alaska.
William Bacon III will speak about a film he helped make about the Native practices of whaling and the attempts made by others to outlaw the practice, even for those who use it for subsistence. Other events include a fashion show of traditional clothing from around the world; Filipino, Polynesian and Alaska Native dance group performances; and craft workshops to get an idea of what goes into creating Native artwork.
The UAA Human Services Club and its co-hosts for this event, the UAA Career Services Center and The Dean of Students Office, share a common goal; they wish to emphasize the importance of preserving culture and cultural identity in today's society in order to celebrate the wide variety of individuals who work together both on campus and around the state. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information call (907) 786-4513.
“Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.” -U Thant
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