ELDERS & YOUTH
CONFERENCE

Connecting Generations - Building Traditional Skills

Free Food, Swag, & Fun Hands-On Activities

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Location: 2025 To Be Determined
End of Old School Road
Date & Time: 2025 To Be Determined
Date: July 16 - 18, 2024
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Daily

Compacting Tribal Members Invited - Ages 12+

ELDERS & YOUTH
CONFERENCE

Connecting Generations - Building Traditional Skills
Free Food, Swag, & Fun Hands-On Activities
Register Now
Location: 2025 To Be Determined
End of Old School Road
Date & Time: 2025 To Be Determined
Date: July 16 - 18, 2024
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Daily | Ages 12+
Compacting Tribal Members Invited - Ages 12+
Don’t miss out!
This unique annual conference brings Elders and youth together to foster generational connections, preserve cultural heritage, build traditional skills.
2025 Event is being planned
The countdown is on! Join us in...
30
DAYS
7
HRS
11
MINS
31
SECS
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Build Traditional Skills

Learn beadwork, drumming, fishing, and more.

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Create Lasting Connections

Foster meaningful relationships across generations.

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Gain New Insights

Hear from experienced leaders and Elders.

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For Many Years

The CRNA Elders & Youth Conference has bridged the gap between generations, providing an opportunity for learning, sharing, and growing together.

Our team understands the unique challenges of living in a quickly changing world and we are committed to fostering culture and respect.

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Let us know you’re coming. We can’t wait to see you!

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Be there, be awesome!

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Engage

Join the fun,
make friends,
create memories!

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By signing up, you and all names added will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. The winner will be announced at the event.

You must be present to win.

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“Today’s youth have the challenge of learning in two directions – traditionally and contemporarily. Supporting this duality in youth means talking about where they came from and where they’re going – about the leaders that we had and the leaders that we need.”

– Lacayah Engebretson
Director of Youth Development

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The CRNA Elders &
Youth Conference

Is a transformative event designed to empower Ahtna elders and youth by creating a supportive, culturally rich environment for fostering multi-generational connections. This conference is more than just an event; it is a cultural camp where attendees learn emergency preparedness, traditional practices, and the latest techniques for living in rural Alaska.

By participating, you will gain historical knowledge, build lasting relationships, and contribute to the preservation of our cultural heritage.

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Or if you are interested in volunteering contact

Lacayah Engebretson
Youth Development Director