The federal government instituted a near-total ban on the domestic commercial trade of African elephant ivory, but many Alaskans are concerned the backlash from this ban is affecting other ivories. St. Lawrence Islander Susie Silook is the author of a petition to protect walrus ivory and other marine mammal by-products from various states’ legislation that would see it banned as a response to the federal ban.
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Concerns over tribal, corporate affiliation prompt candidate to withdraw AFN leadership bid
Joe Nelson of Juneau said many in the delegation felt strongly that the position should be filled by a tribal representative.
Presbyterian Church apologizes for role in forced assimilation of America’s indigenous population
The Presbyterian Church officially apologized to indigenous people across the country during a gathering of Alaska Native people this weekend. For decades the church took part in the forced removal of children from their homes and families.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announces inclusion of Native communities in land management
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has ordered that Native communities and their traditional ecological knowledge be considered in future federal land management decisions.
Sen. Sullivan addresses rural water access at AFN
Sen. Dan Sullivan said he is trying to make Congress aware of more than 30 villages that still don’t have running water or sewers.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 3
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.
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.
Walker describes ‘painful’ PFD decision, highlights new education commissioner
The Alaska Federation of Natives convention is scheduled to take place each year shortly after Permanent Fund Dividends are distributed.