Unalaska, Alaska

2024 Symposium

April 23-25, 2024 | Anchorage Hilton Hotel

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EVENT

Alaska will soon receive an unprecedented amount of funding.

The Alaska Tribal Administrators Association and the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association are excited to bring Tribes and Village Corporations together to collaborate and strengthen their relationships.

Join us for this informative three day event in Anchorage, Alaska.

You'll hear from Indigenous leaders and subject matter experts and panelists from around the state and Washington, DC to discuss and answer questions on statewide funding and opportunies for rural Alaska communities. We'll share best practices for effective governance and operations and strengthening the relationship between Tribes and Village Corporations.

The combined conference aims to provide a platform for participants to network, learn about the latest trends in governance, Alaska resources, funding, operations, partnerships, business development, and administration.

SPEAKERS

Our speakers come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the symposium. Join Indigenous leaders and subject matter experts to hear updates and insights on issues relative to rural Alaska communities, Tribes and Village Corporations, as well as best practices and examples of collaborative efforts between ANCs and Tribes. We're in the process of expanding our roster of speakers for the Symposium. Keep an eye out for updates!

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ATAA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING:

Notice is provided for the annual ATAA Business Meeting to be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Section Two of the Ballroom. The purpose of the meeting will be to transact any and all business of ATAA, including, but not limited to the election of the Board of Directors.

AGENDA

Our combined conference will include morning presentations and panels for both Village Corporations and Tribes with breakout sessions specific to both organizations. We're updating and adding regularly as we confirm presentations and panelists. Agenda subject to change.

MORNING PRESENTATIONS AND PANELS:

Will Mayo, Keynote Address
Congresswoman Mary Sattler Peltola: Federal Funding to Alaska and State of the 2024 Congress
Working and Teaming Together: Village Corporations, Regional Corporations and Tribes
DC and Appropriations Processes
NCAI Regional Vice-President Brian Ridley: Updates from the National Congress of American Indians
Tribal Administrator of the Year
Protecting Tribal and Native Intellectual Property
Small Business Administration AK District
The Future of ANCSA
Tribal Broadband

TRIBAL BREAK OUT SESSIONS

Tribal Council Fiduciary Duty & Ethics
ARPA Allowable Uses and Deadlines
Strategic Planning: A Simple Approach
Audit Prep Success Story: Port Graham Tribe
Enrollment for Alaska Tribes
Tribal Financials and Creating Financials that Get Read
QuickBooks for Tribes: 5 Keys for Success
Rasmuson Sabbatical Program
Partnering with your Bank and Fraud Prevention
Real ID
Tribal Council Roles and Responsibilities
EPA Regional Updates
Audit Updates: What's New/What to Expect
Priorities and Future of Tribal Administration
Energy and Housing Funding Opportunities
Succession Planning

VILLAGE CORPORATION BREAK OUT SESSIONS:

General Lobbying: DC and Juneau
ANCSA Contaminated Lands
Banking Resources for ANCs
Revenue Sharing: 7j, 7i and the Future
Alaska and the US Dept. of Energy
Succession Planning
Insurance, Bonding and Risk Management
State of the 8(a) Program in 2024

ANVCA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING:

Notice is provided for the annual ANVCA Business Meeting to be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Section One of the Ballroom. The purpose of the meeting will be to transact any and all business of ANCSA, including, but not limited to the election of the Board of Directors. Additional information on Board terms and eligibility available on the ANVCA Website.

Agenda

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Our 2024 event was developed through the collaborative efforts of the Alaska Tribal Administrators Association (ATAA) and the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association (ANVCA). We understand that Tribes and Alaska Native Village Corporations serve the same People and better benefit them by working together.

Our Symposium goal is to bring together the individuals and entities that appreciate the beauty, resources, challenges and needs of Rural Alaska.

Successful and effective collaboration provides greater support for strong, vibrant Tribes, Alaska Native Village Corporations and Rural Alaska communities.