The public is invited to share their experiences and suggestions at the Commission on Tolerance's final public hearings next week in Kenai and Anchorage. Created by Gov. Tony Knowles, the Commission is a six-month task force touring the state to learn the depth of discrimination and racism and solicit suggestions to combat intolerance. The Commission will meet by teleconference over the next month to write a report of finding and recommendations, which is due to the Governor November 30. The Commission is also preparing a community action guide for the public, to highlight some of the best ideas submitted to the commission throughout the public process.

The commission has heard from hundreds of citizens and groups representing thousands of Alaskans statewide. Previous hearings were held in Kotzebue, Juneau, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Bethel and several in Anchorage.

To request interpreter services or other accommodations, contact Diana Rhoades at (907) 269-8122 or email Tolerance@gov.state.ak.us. Visit our website at http://www.gov.state.ak.us/tolerance/.

Written comments may be mailed to:

Commission on Tolerance
550 W. 7th, Suite 1700
Anchorage, AK 99501

Or faxed to:

907-269-7461.

Monday, October 22, 2001
The Governor's Tolerance Commission is in Kenai, Alaska

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (group testimony)
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. public testimony (sign up at meeting)
Kenai City Hall 210 Fidalgo Ave.

Tuesday, October 23, Noon to 4 p.m.
The Governor's Tolerance Commission is in Anchorage, AK at AFN

Egan Convention Center, La Perouse Room (ground floor)
Alaska Federation of Natives Elders and Youth Conference 2001 in Anchorage

Diana Rhoades, Executive Director
Tolerance Commission
Visit our website http://www.gov.state.ak.us/tolerance/

Goal: A more tolerant Alaska that celebrates our diversity of people and cultures.

Office of the Governor
550 W. 7th Suite 1700
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 269-8122
(907) 269-7461 Fax

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