Southeast’s largest tribal organization will soon be able to offer an alternative to the court system for some criminal cases.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Concerns over tribal, corporate affiliation prompt candidate to withdraw AFN leadership bid
Joe Nelson of Juneau said many in the delegation felt strongly that the position should be filled by a tribal representative.
Presbyterian Church apologizes for role in forced assimilation of America’s indigenous population
The Presbyterian Church officially apologized to indigenous people across the country during a gathering of Alaska Native people this weekend. For decades the church took part in the forced removal of children from their homes and families.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announces inclusion of Native communities in land management
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has ordered that Native communities and their traditional ecological knowledge be considered in future federal land management decisions.
Sen. Sullivan addresses rural water access at AFN
Sen. Dan Sullivan said he is trying to make Congress aware of more than 30 villages that still don’t have running water or sewers.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 3
AFN got its start in 1966. It focused on land claims for many years. Today, it also works in areas such subsistence, health, education, jobs and governance.