The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) has strongly advocated for extending the comment period for the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture’s review of the regulations governing the Federal Subsistence Board, which is now set to close on March 30, 2026. AFN also expresses appreciation to the Alaska Congressional Delegation for their efforts in securing […]
Anchorage, AK – The Alaska Federation of Natives proudly hosted the U.S. Department of Treasury for its first official visit to Alaska on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. This landmark trip marks a significant milestone in the ongoing dialogue between Treasury and Alaska tribes, tribal organizations, and Native corporations. Treasurer Chief Lynn Malerba, accompanied by the Office […]
Master Sergeant Tanna Lee Carter serves part-time in the Alaska Air National Guard and is the first Alaska Native woman to serve as an aircrew member and Boom Operator/Inflight Refueling Technician on the KC-135 Air Refueling aircraft in the 168th Air Refueling Wing at Eielson Air Force Base. Carter is from Minto and is the […]
Ben Nemqerralria Anderson-Agimuk, who is Yup’ik, grew up in Chevak, Tununak, Bethel, Anchorage and Napakiak, and is a tribal citizen of the Native Community of Chevak. His mother is Susie Anderson (Agimuk) from Tununak. After graduating from Chevak School in 2011, Ben studied Political Science and Alaska Native Law, Policy, and Government at the University […]