Evon Peter is Neetsaii Gwich’in from Arctic Village in northeastern Alaska where he is the Chief for his tribe, co-Chair to the Gwich’in Council International, Chairman of Native Movement, and on the executive board of the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council. Evon is a well-recognized advocate of Indigenous Peoples rights, youth, and a balanced world, active as a speaker, strategist, writer, and organizer. He has experience within the United Nations and Arctic Council forums representing Indigenous interests. Evon holds a bachelors degree in Alaska Native studies with a minor in political science and is currently working towards a masters in rural development. (source: www.futurenet.org)