An assembly with students from the elementary, middle, and high schools took time to recognize the importance and contributions of Alaska's indigenous people on the now official holiday.
Dillingham Schools celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
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Michelle Snyder led the Dillingham Wolverine Dancers at Monday's Indigenous Peoples Celebration at DCSD.
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Gov. Bill Walker delivered a video message calling on Alaskans to take time to recognize the contributions of Alaska's indigenous people.
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H. Robin Samuelsen gave the keynote address, discussing how much the culture has changed since he was young, noting how now traditional dance and language is learned and celebrated.
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