In recognition of National Native American Awareness Month,
Sealaska Heritage Institute is sponsoring a series of noon lectures by
Southeast Alaska Native leaders.
The
brown bag lunch series begins with a presentation by Sealaska director Byron
Mallott. On Monday November 2,
2009 Mallott will discuss the formation of Native Corporations under the Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act.
Other luncheon presentations will
focus on topics such as Native history and languages, art and statehood.
Each presentation will be held on
Monday’s during the month of November at the Sealaska Plaza in the 4th
floor board room.