The Denali Commission in Alaska is planning an international summit this summer on rural and indigenous economies.
Alaska Federation of Natives President Julie Kitka, who works with the commission, is organizing the event. She hopes the summit will help Alaska Natives develop partnerships to increase economic opportunities in their villages.
The Asian Development Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank have agreed to participate.
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Alaska Natives plan international summit
(AP 3/4)
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Summit planned on rural and indigenous economies
Thursday, March 4, 2004
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