This year’s convention is the first time in two years that delegates have met in person.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Alaska Native tribes can now apply to pilot program for increasing tribal control of local schools
The bill kicks off a multi-year process of creating state-tribal compact schools.
Aniak Traditional Council rescinds its support for the Donlin Gold mine
The tribe’s withdrawal removes a longtime pillar of support for the project.
Court rules with Metlakatla in case challenging Alaska state fishing regulations
The decision is a major victory in the tribe’s decades-long fight for fishing rights.
Final projects selected in $25M program for sustainable development in Southeast Alaska
About half of the funding will be managed by tribal and Indigenous organizations, for purposes that include arts and cultural support, enhancement of food security and support for cultural use of forest products.
Alaska Federation of Natives convention will be held in person for the first time since 2019
This year’s convention will be held from Oct. 20-22 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage.