Closing Ceremony Collaboration - Modernization - Respect Agendas at biaprovidersconference.com

Emcees Gary Hanson & Rita Miraglia, BIA Alaska Region

Conference Comments Kristin Ke’it BIA Acting Regional Director, Alaska Region

Joel Neimeyer Federal Co-Chair for the Denali Commission Introduced 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 Demonstration

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Dr. Menaly Cueva ANTHC 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 Trahant Writer, Speaker, Twitter Poet Mr. 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 Formulation Kristin Ke’it Acting BIA Regional Director, Alaska Region

Announcements Gary Hanson & Rita Miraglia, BIA Alaska Region

Closing Prayer Lee Stephan, President and Chief of the Native Village of Eklutna Idlughet Qayeht’ana Agendas at biaprovidersconference.com