“It’s about helping people know who they are culturally and through heritage as well as helping them to then succeed in their educational path.”
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‘Not in our Smokehouse’ calls elders and youth to action
“It shows a place of ownership,” said Dewey Hoffman with First Alaskans Institute. “Our smokehouse is a metaphor for our communities.”
Former Sen. Begich addresses Elders and Youth Conference
Begich urged the young attendees to participate in their communities, to vote and to stay positive. He drew on his own life for illustration.