Meeting of the Council of Alaska Native Languages

What is this notice about?

The Council of Alaska Native Languages (CANL) will hold a public meeting on October 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., both in person in Anchorage and online by Zoom or phone. The council will elect leaders, set its meeting schedule, review its revised 2026 report to the Governor and Legislature, and consider a letter of support for the Alaska Native Language Center. The public can join a discussion on Indigenous languages and healing and give public testimony.

Why was this notice issued?

Public notice of an upcoming meeting of the Council of Alaska Native Languages. The agenda lists "Proof of Notice of Meeting — Public notice posted" as an item.

What action is being taken?

The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is holding a Council of Alaska Native Languages meeting. Agenda items include: electing a Chair and Vice Chair; acting on council service by DEED employees; discussing vacant member seats; approving an annual meeting schedule and dates for the next two meetings; reviewing and approving the revised 2026 Biennial Report to the Governor and Legislature; a letter of support for the Alaska Native Language Center; a public discussion on Indigenous languages and healing; and public testimony.

Who is involved: Council of Alaska Native Languages (CANL); Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED); Alaska Native Language Center

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 21, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Public testimony during the meeting on October 21, 2026 (meeting runs 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.)”

Ways to respond

Testify at hearing In person: K’enakatnu room, Dena’ina Center (2nd floor), 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Online form Zoom: https://education-alaska-gov.zoom.us/j/88504574151?pwd=rmkGCR3Y7M0CYkcMwgkl9Ypc1iSZZu.1 (Meeting ID: 885 0457 4151, Passcode: CANL)
Phone 1-877 853 5257 Toll-free

What to include

Public testimony is item 12 on the agenda. A public discussion on Indigenous languages and healing (item 11) asks: How is your language journey progressing? What support do you need in your language journey? What can you offer others on their language journey? Zoom hosts will individually admit people.

Will there be public meetings?

Council meeting: Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
K’enakatnu room, Dena’ina Center (2nd floor), 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, and online
Zoom: https://education-alaska-gov.zoom.us/j/88504574151?pwd=rmkGCR3Y7M0CYkcMwgkl9Ypc1iSZZu.1 Meeting ID: 885 0457 4151, Passcode: CANL. Join by Phone: 1-877 853 5257 Toll-free. Zoom hosts will individually admit people.

Key dates

Oct 21, 2026: CANL public meeting, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dec 2, 2026: Proposed next CANL meeting, 1:00 p.m., virtual (dates up for approval at the October 21 meeting)
May 4, 2027: Proposed CANL meeting, 1:00 p.m., in person at the Dena’ina Civic Center (dates up for approval at the October 21 meeting)
May 5, 2027: Alaska Native Language Summit, Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
May 6, 2027: Literacy Screeners for Alaska Indigenous Languages (LSAIL) Annual Language Convening, location to be determined

Original notice text

CANL Public Meeting AGENDA October 21, 2026 - 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Zoom hosts will individually admit people Join Zoom Meeting: https://education-alaska-gov.zoom.us/j/88504574151? pwd=rmkGCR3Y7M0CYkcMwgkl9Ypc1iSZZu.1 Meeting ID: 885 0457 4151 Passcode: CANL Join by Phone: 1-877 853 5257 Toll-free In-person location: K’enakatnu room, Dena’ina Center (2nd floor), 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 1. Opening Prayer and Song 2. Land Acknowledgement 3. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum 4. Approval of Agenda and August 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes 5. Proof of Notice of Meeting — Public notice posted 6. Staff and Guests’ Introductions 7. CANL Business • Election of Chair and Vice Chair • Consideration and Action on Council Service by DEED Employees • Discussion on Vacant Member Seats • Consideration and Approval of Annual CANL Meeting Schedule • Spring meeting during the week of the Alaska Native Language Summit (March/April) • Summer meeting based on need • October meeting during the week of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convening • December meeting for approval of the Biennial Report to the Governor and Legislature •Approval of Dates for the Next Two CANL Meetings •Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 1:00p.m.: Virtual meeting •Tuesday, May 4, 2027, at 1:00 p.m.: In-person meeting at the Dena’ina Civic Center, the day before the Alaska Native Language Summit 8. Review and Approval of the Revised 2026 Biennial Report to the Governor and Legislature 9. Letter of Support for the Alaska Native Language Center 10. Upcoming Dates •Wednesday, May 5, 2027: Alaska Native Language Summit, Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center •Thursday, May 6, 2027: Literacy Screeners for Alaska Indigenous Languages (LSAIL) Annual Language Convening, location to be determined 11. Indigenous Languages and Healing – Public Discussion • How is your language journey progressing? • What support do you need in your language journey? • What can you offer others on their language journey? 12. Public Testimony 13. Next Steps 14. Closing Prayer and Song 15. Adjournment

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.