When times are grim--artistically, economically, politically or otherwise--it is always so encouraging to meet with other progressive, intelligent people working toward solutions. For Brian and I, this weekend's Emerging Leaders Dialogue was refreshing; nearly 100 young leaders convened on the beautiful island of Sitka, Alaska to discuss the ways in which we can work together to better this state that we love.
The conference could not have been more timely; while Alaskans mourn the death of visionary and former governor Wally Hickel, positive ideas from a group of up-and-coming visionaries and leaders at a conference organized by Institute of the North, an organization founded by Hickel, is just what Alaska needs.
Read more here on the Tundra Telegraph.
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