Juneau’s Toni Mallott is the AFN Citizen of the Year. Mallott was selected for the award because of her work in education as a public school elementary teacher and her work with students who speak English as a second language. She taught for more than 30 years in Anchorage, Juneau and Yakutat. Mallott received the…
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Definition of ‘Alaska Native’ needs fixing in health care law
Thousands of Alaska Natives will miss out on benefits they qualify for under the Affordable Care Act if the definition of Alaska Native under the law isn’t changed.
UAS and Yukon College partnership advances Native language efforts
“All of the Yukon First Nation languages will benefit from the stronger partnership here,” says Tosh Southwick, director of First Nation initiatives at Yukon College.
Mallott kicks off gubernatorial campaign
Byron Mallott filed as a candidate for governor today, making him the first Democratic candidate to officially jump into the race.
Sealaska CEO announces retirement
Sealaska president Chris McNeil Jr. says he is leaving the regional Alaska Native corporation in a financially strong position.
Alaska Native Tribal Governments keep doors open for now
Alaska Native tribal governments are keeping their doors open, but worry about how long the federal government shutdown will go on.