CANL Public Meeting AGENDA
October 21, 2026 - 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.

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In-person location: K’enakatnu room, Dena’ina Center (2nd floor),
                               600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

1. Opening Prayer and Song
2. Land Acknowledgement
3. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum
4. Approval of Agenda and August 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5. Proof of Notice of Meeting — Public notice posted
6. Staff and Guests’ Introductions
7. CANL Business
     • Election of Chair and Vice Chair
     • Consideration and Action on Council Service by DEED Employees
     • Discussion on Vacant Member Seats
     • Consideration and Approval of Annual CANL Meeting Schedule
• Spring meeting during the week of the Alaska Native Language Summit (March/April)
• Summer meeting based on need
• October meeting during the week of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convening
• December meeting for approval of the Biennial Report to the Governor and Legislature
     •Approval of Dates for the Next Two CANL Meetings
•Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 1:00p.m.: Virtual meeting
•Tuesday, May 4, 2027, at 1:00 p.m.: In-person meeting at the Dena’ina Civic Center, the day     before the Alaska Native Language Summit
8. Review and Approval of the Revised 2026 Biennial Report to the Governor and Legislature
9. Letter of Support for the Alaska Native Language Center
10. Upcoming Dates
     •Wednesday, May 5, 2027: Alaska Native Language Summit, Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
     •Thursday, May 6, 2027: Literacy Screeners for Alaska Indigenous Languages (LSAIL) Annual
        Language Convening, location to be determined
11. Indigenous Languages and Healing – Public Discussion
     • How is your language journey progressing?
     • What support do you need in your language journey?
     • What can you offer others on their language journey?
12. Public Testimony
13. Next Steps
14. Closing Prayer and Song
15. Adjournment