42nd Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference
Saturday – Wednesday, October 11-15th

2025 Elders & Youth Program Agenda 

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On October 12-15, 2025, we celebrate the 42nd Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference (Elders & Youth; EY), we will be hosting in-person in Dgheyey Kaq’; Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska; lands of the Dena’ina) at the Dena’ina Center. Elders & Youth is open to all who want to learn and immerse themselves in a gathering that centers our Elders and our youth in Native ways of knowing and being. In order to participate, you must register and agree to the terms to help keep our conference safe for our Elders and our youth. The registration link is included below.

Each year, we incorporate an Alaska Native language into the conference by randomly selecting one before the gathering ends for the following year. Our goal is to feature every one of our Alaska Native languages, and uplift each in our work throughout the year. At the 2024 Elders & Youth Conference, the Iñupiat/Inupiat language was chosen. We have been consulting with our Iñupiat language community and our Elders & Youth Council, and the theme for this year will be: Perseverance and Fortitude for the Future Generations

Qapiŋaiññiġlu SiqsuniġluKiŋuvaaksraptignun (Arctic Slope translation) 

Qapiŋaił̣iġḷuAnuqsruł̣iġḷuKiñuviaksraptitnun (Northwest Arctic) 

Igluktuġlu Suŋiqtuġlu Kiŋuliut (King Island dialect; Bering Straits) 

Sponsorship Opportunities

As a small nonprofit organization, our values-driven commitment to serving our community is inherent in all we do, including continually Indigenizing the operations of our work. Sponsorships are vital to ensuring a successful convening of our precious Elders & Youth and provide a meaningful way for organizations and businesses to support this important annual gathering. https://e.givesmart.com/events/JG4/

Volunteer Opportunities

First Alaskans Institute is looking for volunteers for our Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference! Volunteer dates begin as early as Wednesday, October 8^th through the last day of the conference on Wednesday, October 15^th. To sign up as a volunteer, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/ey25volunteer 

Lodging Accommodations for E&Y & AFN - October 9 - 21, 2025

Rates based on availability, visit the link here!

Airfare Discount for E&Y & AFN - October 9 - 23, 2025

The Alaska Airlines discount code for E&Y/AFN is ECMO449; This code takes 15% off any published fare to Anchorage from Alaska, Canada, and the Lower 48 for travel dates between October 9th-23rd.

Transportation Accommodations for E&Y & AFN - October 12 - 19, 2025

Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, rates based on availability, visit the link here!