Alaska’s largest statewide native organization honored the Yakama Nation during their annual convention Thursday. The Yakama Nation loaned the Alaska Federation of Natives $225,000 to establish itself 50 years ago.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
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After AFN was founded, it focused on talks that led to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971.
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The Alaska Federation of Natives convention is scheduled to take place each year shortly after Permanent Fund Dividends are distributed.
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