The Alaska Federation of Natives applauded the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s unprecedented announcement in declaring a public safety emergency in rural Alaska under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program, which authorizes more than $20 million in immediate and short-term funding to address the public safety crisis in rural Alaska, and allocates additional […]
Last week, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) conference honored three members of the Kodiak community for their service to Native people—Margaret Agnguarta Roberts, Carl Marrs, and Jim Dillard. All three have served the Alutiiq community with distinction and supported the Alutiiq Museum’s work. Margaret Agnguarta Roberts received the Hanna Paul Solomon “Woman of Courage” […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – Every year AFN honors those who have made outstanding contributions to their families and the Native community. Here are this year’s honorees: Click individual images for honoree details 2018 PRESIDENTS AWARDS Hannah Solomon “Woman of Courage” Award The Hannah Solomon “Woman of Courage” Award is given to an Alaska Native woman who demonstrates […]
The race for the state’s top spot tightened on Friday when Governor Bill Walker (I) stepped out of the contest and endorsed Democrat gubernatorial candidate former Senator Mark Begich. This week’s Alaska Survey Research poll showed Republican candidate, Mike Dunleavy in the lead with 43% of likely voter support. Walker had 27% with Begich holding 26% […]