The “Sharing Our Knowledge” conference concept was pioneered by the late Andy Hope III. The first conference was held in May 1993 in Haines/Klukwan, followed in the next few years by conferences in Ketchikan/Saxman and Sitka. Ten years lapsed until the most recent conferences, held in 2007 (Sitka), 2009 (Juneau), 2012 (Sitka), 2013 and 2015 (Juneau), 2017 (Sitka), and 2019 (Juneau), each of which attracted over 400 participants and nearly 100 presenters. 

For more information see links on the panel at left.

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Sharing Our Knowledge is supported by

National Science Foundation – Documenting Endangered Languages grants #1233310, #1500824, #174878, and #1907979.  Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

The SOK Planning Committee

Executive Director Satóok’ Linda Belarde, Juneau; Cayi Tláa Cindy DeWitt, Wrangell; U.tw Joaqlin Estus, Anchorage; Guneiwtí Marsha Hotch, Klukwan; Gunaak’w Sergei Kan, Lebanon, NH; Wooshkeekaa Brooke Leslie, Wrangell; Khaasdahéen Éesh Peter Metcalfe, Juneau; Shiggoap Alfie Price, Juneau; Xwaanlein Virginia Oliver, Wrangell; Shaagunasstaa Bob Sam, Sitka; Tʼeishtul.aan Barbara Searls, Juneau; Ljáakk’ Alice Taff, Juneau.