Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Board of Directors announced that the theme for the 2024 Convention will be “Our Children – Our Future Ancestors.” The convention will take place in Anchorage, Alaska from October 17th – 19th, 2024. The theme highlights AFN’s commitment to recognizing our children are the future […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – Every year, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) honors those who have made outstanding contributions to their families and the Native community. Nita Yuurliq Rearden Culture Bearer The Culture Bearer award goes to Nita Yuurliq Rearden. Nita brings her cultural knowledge with her in every activity she does in her everyday life. Whether […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is hosting the Alaska premiere of One With the Whale on Wednesday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage to kick off the 2023 AFN Convention. Hunting whales is a matter of life or death for the Indigenous people of […]