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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008
Media Advisory — Census Bureau Reaffirms Commitment to Working With American Indians and Alaska Natives
Census Bureau Reaffirms Commitment to Working With American Indians and Alaska Natives
What:
Census Bureau Director Steve H. Murdock will speak before the General Assembly
at the Alaska Federation of Natives’ 43rd annual convention and unveil
the Census Bureau’s new American Indian and Alaska Native policy.
This policy reaffirms the Census Bureau’s strong commitment to working
with American Indian and Alaska Natives through this official government-to-government
relationship. Murdock will also discuss the upcoming 2010 Census and the work
conducted throughout the decade to ensure there is an accurate and complete
count of the American Indian and Alaska Native population.
When:
Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:15 – 9:25 a.m. (Alaska Daylight Time)
Who:
Steve H. Murdock, director, U.S. Census Bureau
Where:
Alaska Federation of Natives General Assembly
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
600 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
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