'Transforming the University: Alaska Native Studies in the 21st Century' - April 4-6, 2013

by Michelle Saport  |   

Click for larger version.The University of Alaska is hosting the first ever Alaska Native Studies Conference Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. (See the earlier Green & Gold story announcing the conference.) The topic for this year's conference is "'Transforming the University: Alaska Native Studies in the 21st Century."

Preconference Symposium: "The Things We Make: Alaska Native Artists and Their Art" Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Anchorage Museum

Registration is $15 at the door and includes admission to all panels and artist performances, as well as coffee and snacks.

Conference, day one Friday, April 6, 8 a.m. Wendy Williamson Auditorium

Sessions and registration begin at 8 a.m. Graham Smith (Maori) from Whakatane, New Zealand will deliver the keynote address at 9 a.m.

Conference, day two Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m.

Sessions begin at 8 a.m. Brunch will be provided in the UAA/APU Consortium Library at 10:30 a.m.

Closing banquet Saturday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. Alaska Native Heritage Center

The closing banquet begins with an open house at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

For more information or to register, visit the Alaska Native Studies website.

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