[content id=”79272″] Anchorage, Alaska — The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) announced a significant legal victory as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed Judge Gleason’s decision in the Kuskokwim case that the Katie John cases remain good law. The court’s opinion, released this morning, confirms that Congress, in enacting Title VIII of the […]
[content id=”79272″] Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) welcomes U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) comprehensive draft legislative package aimed at advancing the well-being and future opportunities of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children. This draft legislation builds on the transformative recommendations of “The Way Forward” report issued by the Alyce […]
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 […]
[content id=”79272″] 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 […]