It's official. Gov. Parnell has signed SB 130, creating the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council. The press release from the governor's office is copied below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 12-075
Governor Parnell Signs Native Language Council Legislation
May 29, 2012, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell yesterday attended the Rural Providers Conference in Dillingham where he signed several pieces of legislation.
Senate Bill 130, sponsored by Senator Donny Olson and Representative Alan Dick, establishes an Alaska Native Language and Advisory Council. The council will assess the state of Alaska Native languages, re-evaluate the programs, and make recommendations to establish new programs or reorganize existing programs.
“Without language preservation, a culture dies,” Governor Parnell said. “As Alaskans, we honor and celebrate our traditional cultures. The state will join with Alaskans to make sure these languages live on.”
Photos from the signing event are available on the Governor's website.
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