We've been discussing this issue for years, but everyone has their ideas on what's causing it and how to fix it. We need a whole of society effort to identify the trends causing our children to leave and a shared understanding of what it will take for them to choose to stay. This summit will bring together educators, union members, youth, elders, elected leaders, small businesses, and more to have this vital conversation. (23:43–23:54)
CLAIM
Asserts that a comprehensive societal effort is needed to understand and address the trends causing youth out migration in Alaska.
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