Follow throughout the day for updates from the 4th annual Alaska Federation of Natives and National Congress of American Indians conference.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Move over, Columbus; Gov. Walker declares Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska
Alaska is now the first state to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day.
Elders and Youth conference begins today in Anchorage
The Elders and Youth conference is an opportunity for youth to learn about leadership and how to participate in policy discussions and group decision making.
Alaska Native Sisterhood celebrates 100th anniversary in Wrangell
The theme for the anniversary celebration in Wrangell is “building on the strength and wisdom of our founding mothers.”
US House passes Native energy bill; White House threatens veto
Alaska Congressman Don Young sponsored the bill and said it would encourage resource development on Indian land by expediting permits and limiting legal challenges.
Theology school calls off Native art sale amid investigation
The pieces are from 52 tribes, including Tlingit and Haida items that might be sacred. The country’s oldest theology school could get dinged with penalties as feds investigate.