Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council Information The Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council was created during the 27th Alaska Legislature and signed into law by Governor Sean Parnell in May 2012. Seven members comprise the council, the five voting members of which are Alaska Native language professionals and the two non-voting members represent the Alaskan Legislature. The mission of the Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council is to advocate for the survival and revitalization of Alaska Native languages through collaboration and sharing for all. Listed below are the Fact Sheets available for download in Adobe (.pdf) format. (Download Adobe Acrobat Reader here) Council Overview Established 2012 Department Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Function The council shall advise both the Governor and Legislature on programs, policies, and projects to provide for the cost-effective preservation, restoration, and revitalization of Alaska Native languages in the state; and prepare reports of its findings and recommendations for the governor's and the legislature's consideration on or before January 1 of each even numbered year. The first report is due on or before July 1, 2014. Council Members The council consists of five voting members who are professional language experts and who represent diverse regions of the state. In addition, one member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate and one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve on the council as nonvoting members. In appointing the nonvoting members of the council, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a member of the bush caucus, if a bush caucus exists. Member Name Date Appointed Term Expires Language Senator Donald Olson 28th Legislature Inupiaq Representative Andi Story Annette Evans Smith, Chair 10/4/2013 9/1/2019 Athabascan, Alutiiq, Yup'ik X'unei Lance Twitchell,Vice Chair 9/22/2017 9/1/2020 Tlingit, Haida, Yup'ik, Sami April Laktonen Counceller 10/18/2012 9/1/2017 Alutiiq Yaayuk Bernadette Alvanna-Stimpfle 10/4/2013 9/1/2019 Inupiaq Walkie Charles 10/18/2012 9/1/2018 Yup'ik Chair: Selected by council, for a one year term Compensation: Standard Travel and Per Diem Council Mission and Values Mission and Values All Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council members and staff are committed to the highest level of legal, ethical, and moral standards in the conduct of business, based on a fundamental Alaska Native values. Every person at the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council conducts himself or herself professionally, competently, honestly, diligently, and courteously, and complies with all state, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations as well as company rules and directives while performing service on behalf of the State of Alaska. Mission The mission of the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council is to advocate for the survival and revitalization of Alaska Native languages through collaboration and sharing for all. Purpose The purpose of the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council is to provide recommendations and advice to both the Governor and Legislature on programs, policies, and projects; and to network and advocate in support of the Council's mission. Values The Alaska Native Preservation and Advisory Council pursues its mission by honoring the following values: Ethical Conduct Integrity Cultural Heritage Employee and Board Excellence FACT SHEET Council Mission and Values (PDF format) How to Contact the Council The mission of the Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council is to advocate for the survival and revitalization of Alaska Native languages through collaboration and sharing for all. The council shall advise both the Governor and Legislature on programs, policies, and projects to provide for the cost-effective preservation, restoration, and revitalization of Alaska Native languages in the state; and prepare reports of its findings and recommendations for the Governor's and Legislature's consideration on or before January 1 of each even numbered year. The first report is due on or before July 1, 2014. Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council members and staff are committed to the highest level of legal, ethical, and moral standards in the conduct of business, based on fundamental Alaska Native values. All Alaska Native languages deserve equal treatment for preservation and revitalization. The Council supports the revitalization of all Alaska Native languages and supports the efforts of various resources. The Council cannot endorse any particular program, nor can they fund or purchase advertising for any particular language group or agency. Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council Agenda Any organization or individual wishing to appear before the Council should follow the steps below to be added to the agenda: contact staff with written information about your project. Project information will be included in a packet sent to Council members and discussed during its next Council meeting. An open comment period will be available for all to discuss agenda items. Submit Information Please submit your information, project, program, or proposal to the Council in writing. The council, by statute, meets twice a year, and will review information during a regularly-scheduled, public meeting. For additional information, contact staff, as indicated below. For more information about the Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council contact: D. Roy Mitchell, IV Research Analyst Division of Community and Regional Affairs Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Phone: 907-269-3646 Email: [email protected]