Mark Your Calendars: 90th Annual Tribal Assembly

More than 120 Delegates from Southeast Alaska, Anchorage, Washington, and California will gather April 16-18, 2025 in Juneau, Alaska for the 90th Annual Tribal Assembly. Join us in person or virtually! View event details here

Discover State Tribal Education Compacting

Discover State Tribal Education Compacting

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @ 12 PM

Virtual

A Transformational Approach to Education in Alaska. Join Tlingit & Haida for an insightful discussion on State Tribal Education Compacting (STEC) and its potential to transform Indigenous education. 

Tlingit & Haida will be hosting a special virtual Native Issues Forum to bring together experts, educators and tribal education leaders to explore how compacting can empower Native communities in shaping educational opportunities for their students. 

Through this discussion, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how tribal compacting works, its benefits, challenges, and the future of Indigenous-led education in Alaska and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders at the forefront of this innovative educational model.

Panelists

  • Carl Chamblee – Education Director, Knik Tribe 
  • Commissioner Deena Bishop, Ed.D – Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) 
  • Deputy Commissioner Karen Morrison – Alaska Department of Education & Early Development 
  • Dr. Joel Issak – Compacting Consultant 
  • Kiminaq Maddy Alvanna-Stimpfle – King Island Native Community 
  • Mark Roseberry – Education Director/School Administrator, ICAS/Qargi Academy 
  • Mischa Jackson – Tribal Education Liaison, Tlingit & Haida 
  • Sonya Skan – Education and Training Director, Ketchikan Indian Community

Join the discussion on YouTube Live Stream. Or via Zoom.

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