Information

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.

Chair: Selected by council, for a one year term

Compensation: Standard Travel and Per Diem

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)

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.