Alyeska's Chief of Staff addresses Alaska Federation of Natives Convention

Alyeska Chief of Staff Kim Reitmeier discussed the importance of Alyeska's relationship with the Alaska Native community and the challenges Alyeska faces related to declining throughput at the 2009 AFN Convention at the Dena'ina Convention Center in Anchorage. Click here to see the video.

Reitmeier's address was one element of Alyeska's widespread involvement at AFN this year. Earlier in the week, on behalf of the TAPS owners, Alyeska representatives announced that a gift of $500,000 would go to the First Alaskans Institute, a non-profit organization that develops the capacities of Alaska Native people and their communities to meet the social, economic and educational challenges of the future.

Alyeska also sponsored AFN's Parent of the Year award for the 10th straight year. This year's recipient was Noah Naylor of Kotzebue, nicknamed "Mr. Mom" for raising his daughters while promoting strong family values and taking an active roll in their education.

In addition, dozens of Alyeska employees volunteered at or participated in events throughout the AFN gathering and the Elders and Youth Convention earlier in the week.