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Conferences & Symposiums

Sitka often hosts Educational Symposiums and conferences that are open to the public. The subjects and speakers of these events vary widely, and offer excellent opportunities to learn. We hope that you'll come to Sitka and take advantage of these events while you enjoy the scenic and charming seaside community of Sitka.

	2009 Convention & July 19-25, 2009 Sitka, Alaska
Festival Concert Friday July 24, 2009
	For More Information Visit BDAA2009.COM

13th Annual Sitka Whalefest

November 6-8, 2009

Sitka Whalefest is a celebration of Southeast Alaskas' diverse and abundant Marine Mammal population.

From mid-September through mid-January, the pristine waters of Sitka Sound are home to many Humpback Whales, Stellar Sea Lions, Harbor Seals and Sea Otters.

You don't want to miss it!

www.sitkawhalefest.org
Sitka Whalefest PO Box 6004
Sitka, Alaska 99835

For more information: 907-747-7964


Job Skills Workshops Guaranteed Attendence	Job & Career Fair Harrigan Centennial Hall Sitka, Alaska February 17-18, 2010 Approximately 900 students, as well as local job seekers, will be looking for employment and career opportunites at this year's 4th Annual World of Work Career Fair. Employers in all industries are encouraged to attend and share their organizations employment needs and openings.
	Southeast Alaska Career Center 205 Baranof Street Sitka, Alaska 99835 Coordinator--Linda Speerstra-- wowfair@mail.ssd.k12.ak.us

	4th Annual Heritage and Cultural Tourism Conference March 30-April 1, 2010 Sitka, Alaska
Past Conference Info 1st Annual Confernce 2nd Annual Conference 3rd Annual Confernce For Information on the 4th Annual Confernce contact Tonia Rioux at 909-747-7290	Following the conclusion of the 3rd Annual Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference, the planning committee is getting started on the Theme, Agenda and possible Partnerships for the 4th Annual Conference. This conference, created to assist small businesses, communities and organizations in the developement, evolution & sustainability of Heritage and Culture based tourism products, would not be possible without the support of many local businesses and we thank them for their support. Also, the content of the confernce sessions and the related activities involved are made possible through the colaboration of many organizations such as the National Park Service, National Forest Service, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, USDA Rural Developement, the Sitka Historical Society, the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum, Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center, and the Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau.	3rd Annual Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference Photo Gallery

	Paths Across the Pacific VII Sitka, Alaska July, 2010	Photo by: Kathryn Winslow
	Since the beginning of the 21st century, scientific evidence of human migration across the world's oceans has increased notably. The Paths Across the Pacific conferences are leading the way in reporting and developing these ideas by bringing together an unusual and creative mix of scholars with cutting edge ideas.
	For more information contact: --Program Coordinator-- Nancy Yaw Davis, PH.D. at nydavis@alaska.net

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