With more than 80 attendees, time was spent in small groups getting to know one another
From left, Estelle Thomson, Grants and Development - Village of Paimiut; Brooke Leslie, Spruce Root Economic Development Catalyst; Amanda Pope, Indigenous Sentinel Network, Maija Lukin, NPS Tribal Liaison
From left: Bryant Wright, R & M Consultants; Jeff Samuels, Alaska Travel Industry Association; Ben Hughey, Sitka Trail Works, Mariyam Medovaya, Alaska Trails, Jessie Doherty, Alaska Department of Health; Lee Hart, Alaska Outdoor Alliance/Confluence founder.
With more than 80 attendees, time was spent in small groups getting to know one another
From Confluence Summit 2023
Senator Lisa Murkowski Welcome Remarks (4 min)
REI Co-Op Path Ahead Ventures (PAV) Navigator program.
Full spectrum support for startups owned and/or led by BIPOC entrepreneurs.
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REI PAV Embark program: Accepting applications for a new cohort of early stage BIPOC outdoor product and service provider entrepreneurs interested in free and invaluable technical support . Deadline to apply is Oct. 8.
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Video short: REI Path Ahead Ventures (PAV) Overview
Video short: REI PAV Success Story - Itacate Foods
Video short: REI PAV Success Story - allmansright
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Regenerative Thought Leadership Videos & Links
Sealaska CEO Anthony Mallott explains regenerative tourism
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Cordova Chamber of Commerce Executive Director explains regenerative tourism strategic plan
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Cordova regenerative destination tourism strategic plan
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Yukon's Sustainable Travel Observatory Update
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Yukon's Rugged Apprentices pilot program trailer
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Other Resources
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Conference Summary One-Pager
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Post-event survey link (please provide your input)
AK Statewide Outdoor Recreation Comprehensive Plan
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Sitka Walk Bike Win flyer
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The Land and Peoples Relationship Model
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