Begich urged the young attendees to participate in their communities, to vote and to stay positive. He drew on his own life for illustration.
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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.
Gov. Walker’s new adviser to focus on rural economy, local governments
Gov. Bill Walker named his new rural affairs adviser Tuesday at the Alaska Federation of Natives winter retreat in Kotzebue.
DOJ may intervene in Alaska Supreme Court case
The case concerns a non-Native couple’s adoption of an Alaska Native child.
Young apologizes for suicide remarks; is warmly received at AFN
Alaska Congressman Don Young angered many of his constituents this week with remarks about suicide at Wasilla High that he later acknowledged were insensitive.