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.
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Yakama chief accepts thanks from Alaska’s largest tribal organization
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.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 2
After AFN was founded, it focused on talks that led to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971.
Troopers discuss rural opioid and heroin addiction with AFN
Representatives of the AFN and the National Congress of American Indians met Wednesday to discuss a range of topics, including opioid and heroin addiction in rural Alaska.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 1
The Alaska Federation of Natives was formed to deal with Native lands being taken.
Group working to bring remains of 15 Alaska Natives home from Carlisle
Bob Sam of Sitka has been helping repatriate human remains for 30 years. He says the Army wants to the Carlisle school’s repatriation completed in less than a year, and they’re going to foot the bill.
How do you say that? Utqiagvik
By a margin of six votes, residents of Barrow have voted to change the name of their city back to its Inupiaq name: Utqiagvik.
Elders and Youth conference kicks off today in Fairbanks
The Elders and Youth conference, hosted by the First Alaskans Institute, is usually an opportunity for 13- to 18-year-olds to learn about leadership, civic engagement and consensus building alongside their elders.
Red Carpet Concert: Kindeshaun & Woosh.ji.een Dance Group
Pop-and-lock dancer Kindeshaun Austin performs with the Woosh.ji.een Dance Group during Celebration 2016.
Red Carpet Concert: Gabby George-Frank
Gabby George-Frank of Juneau performs her original dance song during Celelbration 2016