This morning, Convention of Young Alaskans delegates met again to continue revisions to the conference goals based on each of the five focus groups, which include education, family and community, natural resources, leadership and the Alaskan Dream. Small group sessions on Saturday morning produced anywhere from nine-19 main ideas for consideration. That afternoon, delegates voted and narrowed them down to the 10 they most wanted to see acted upon. During the night, a few last-minute goals were added. When the conference reconvened this morning, delegates once again lobbied for the goals they felt the strongest about. The result was prioritized goals for each of the topic groups.
The following is a list of the Conference of Young Alaskans finalized visions and goals:
Education- Alaska will continue supporting and developing higher quality educational opportunities which are relevant in urban and rural Alaska in order to secure and sustain our future, and the futures of our children. We will attract, retain, and strengthen educators and students who are proactive and innovative in their teaching and learning while being engaged with their communities.
1) Alaskans will create, recruit, and retain quality educators invested in Alaska's future.
2) Alaska will recognize individual needs and support for Alaskan students in their diverse ways of learning.
3) Alaska will strive to understand and close the achievement gap between demographics and increase graduation rates in Alaska's schools.
4) Alaska will provide incentives and opportunities to attract and retain educated Alaskans.
5) Alaskans will develop and implement interactive, culturally relevant, and appreciative curriculum for all age groups.
Healthy Communities and Families- Alaska's families and communities will be healthy and safe, and will enjoy a high quality of life, civic participation, education, culture, and community connectedness and collaboration.
1) All Alaskans will have essential community and civil services.
2) All Alaskans will have affordable and accessible quality health care.
3) Alaskans will be civically informed and engaged to better themselves, their families, their communities, and their governments.
4) Alaskans will have affordable and accessible quality social and mental health services.
5) Alaskans will eliminate violence, including but not limited to sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
6) The Alaska community shall be economically self sufficient and sustainable.
Natural Resources- Alaskans will responsibly manage, develop and conserve their land and natural resources while protecting the long-term benefit for all.
1) Alaska will maintain a balance between the environment and the economy.
2) Alaska will promote sustainable resource development while cultivating its alternative energy resources.
3) Alaska will promote responsible current and future resource use to provide for all generations.
4) Alaska will empower its people in the decision making process regarding the use and development of its natural resources.
5) Alaska will protect subsistence and personal use of natural resources.
6) Alaska will pursue non-traditional uses for economic development.
Leadership- Alaska will empower its next generation of leaders to make informed decisions by encouraging participation in and an understanding of Alaska's values, diverse cultures, and history.
1) Alaska will provide mentorships at local, regional, and state levels.
2) All Alaskans will have the opportunity for leadership and development.
3) Alaska will create and continuously support the development of leadership in rural communities and in other minority groups.
4) Alaska leaders will take ownership of our state's well being and strive to retain Alaskan leadership.
5) Alaskans will strengthen community interactions and exchanges between urban and rural Alaska.
Alaskan Spirit- We will endeavor to build a sustainable and vibrant Alaska, united by our commitment to the Alaskan Spirit which celebrates not only the unique history of our state but the rich heritage stemming from the diverse culture that each person brings to the Last Frontier.
1) Alaskans will know about Alaska.
2) Alaskans will be engaged in the government.
3) Alaskans will celebrate our diversity and frontier spirit as a means to unify the state.
4) Alaskans will have the opportunity to live traditional and unique lives.
5) The Alaskan spirit will be passed on to each generation.
Delegates prioritize goals
