The members of the Sharing Our Knowledge organizing committee extend our gratitude to all those in Wrangell who helped us in the production of a conference that exceeded our fondest hopes.
This was the 11th Sharing Our Knowledge conference since 1993, which we have endeavored since 2007 to hold every two years.
In Wrangell, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7, with the “Warming of the Hands” ceremony of welcome at Chief Shakes House and concluding on Sunday, Sept. 11, with a visit to Anan Creek, roughly 250 people participated as audience or presenters, all sharing their knowledge of the indigenous cultures of Southeast Alaska.
We had doubts that accommodations could be found for all who traveled from out of town, but Wrangell rose to the occasion. We have heard only praise for the community, and the common sentiment that our conference in Wrangell was the best any of us had attended: ever, anywhere.
Thank you to the Wrangell Cooperative Association and the community of Wrangell for the warm welcome we all received.
The Organizing Committee
Linda Belarde, Cindy DeWitt,
Joaqlin Estus, Sergei Kan,
Brooke Leslie, Peter Metcalfe,
Alfie Price, Virginia Oliver,
Bob Sam, Barbara Searls,
Mathew Spellberg, Alice Taff
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