Council of Alaska Native Languages Virtual Meeting

The Council of Alaska Native Languages (CANL), under the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, has scheduled a public meeting for October 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with an in-person session at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage and remote access via Zoom. Key agenda items include the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, discussions regarding vacant member seats, and the consideration of council service by DEED employees. The council will also review and approve the revised 2026 Biennial Report to the Governor and Legislature and discuss a letter of support for the Alaska Native Language Center. Additionally, the council plans to finalize its annual meeting schedule, including proposed dates for spring, summer, October, and December sessions. The agenda also features a public discussion on indigenous languages and healing, followed by a period for public testimony.