The Alaska Federation of Natives has released its 2019 AFN Convention agenda. The three-day agenda is packed with presentations and panels that explore the theme of “Good Government, Alaskan Driven,” reflecting on the basic necessity of sound, fact-based government policy amidst Alaska’s current fiscal challenges. The AFN Convention will take place October 17-19, 2019 at […]
Dillingham, AK — Today, Senator Lisa Murkowski and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies issued a stern warning to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, stating: “The Committee notes that multiple Federal agencies commented to express their concerns that the DEIS is inadequate and does not meet the Army Corps’ obligations […]
Iditarod Champion Pete Kaiser to Deliver Keynote Address The Alaska Federation of Natives announced the theme for its 53rd Annual Convention will be a call for state government that responds to the needs of all Alaskans. “Good Government, Alaskan Driven” reflects the basic necessity of sound, fact-based government policy amidst Alaska’s current fiscal challenges. The […]
Image-Dakota Kochie, political advisor to National Chief Perry Bellegarde. Image-Twitter Norman, Okla. — The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) calls on the Assembly of First Nations to investigate incidents of physical contact in an effort to thwart the reporters ability to ask questions and fulfill their professional duties as journalists of the Aboriginal Peoples Television […]