The annual Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) convention kicks off Thursday in Anchorage, bringing together Indigenous leaders and communities to discuss pressing issues facing Alaska Natives. This year's theme, 'Our Children — Our Future Ancestors,' highlights the importance of investing in future generations.
Delegates on the opening day of the Alaska Federation of Natives annual conference at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage on October 20, 2022.
AFN is the state’s largest Native organization and includes 177 federally recognized tribes, 154 village corporations, nine regional corporations and nine regional nonprofit and tribal consortiums. ItThe convention operates as a forum for debate and policy development for the Alaska Native community and includes several cultural presentations and events. There are a number ofAside from speakers and presentations, there will be major panels.
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