For a sixth time since 1979, more than 200 elders and youth from around the Bering Strait Region gathered to share and learn. Sponsored by Kawerak, Inc. and the Eskimo Heritage Program and utilizing elders and professionals, workshops and panel discussions explored and addressed social and educational issues.

Keying on the conference theme, education, healthy choices and visions / dreams / prophesies were the three central points around which the conference was organized. After each day's formal educational program concluded, learning and sharing opportunities continued with the sharing of dance traditions. The Stebbins, Gambell, Anchorage King Island, Kotzebue Northern Lights, Diomede, Wales Kingikmiut and Local King Island Dancers all performed.

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