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The Alaska Federation of Natives is thrilled to announce the upcoming Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference (AIIC)! Hosted by the Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Indigenous and northern partners, this is an event you won't want to miss!

When: May 6-8, 2026

Where: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, Whitehorse, Yukon

Please visit https://arcticinvestment.ca/ for more information!

AFN President Ben Mallott participated in an engaging panel discussion this morning at the Alaska Infrastructure Development Symposium in the session titled “Coordination & Alignment – Shared Priorities & Working Together.” This facilitated discussion by Nils Andreassen explored practical coordination across diverse communities and organizations, focusing on shared services, regional collaboration, and the alignment of priorities.

Day 1 at the Infrastructure Symposium! 🌐✨
​The Navigator Program team is here and ready to connect! Stop by our booth to meet the crew and learn more about how we’re supporting infrastructure goals across Alaska. ​Come say hi! 👋

(L-R) Naomi Norback, Benjamin Mallott, Shannon Magnuson, Leah Hansen, Maya Carle, Sara Peterson, and Michelle Lisonbee.

​See you there! 🏔️🤝
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The Federal Subsistence Board comment period ends TODAY, Monday, March 30, 2026. AFN has provided a toolkit, a comment letter template, and a fact sheet on its website to assist you. For this information, please visit www.nativefederation.org/subsistence-updates.

The Federal Subsistence Board comment period ends on Monday, March 30, 2026. AFN has provided a toolkit, a comment letter template, and a fact sheet on its website to assist you. For this information, please visit www.nativefederation.org/subsistence-updates.

The Alaska Federation of Natives, the largest statewide Native organization in Alaska, applauds the passage of Senate Bill 64, a comprehensive election reform measure, and urges Governor Mike Dunleavy to sign the bill into law without delay.

Senate Bill 64 passed the Alaska House of Representatives by a 23 to 16 vote on Monday. The bill passed the Senate concurrence vote yesterday by a 16-4 vote. It will now go to the desk of Governor Mike Dunleavy to be signed into law. Read the full press release here: https://nativefederation.org/2026/03/afn-applauds-the-passing-of-senate-bill-64-urges-governor-dunleavy-to-sign/

We are honored tonight to have the opportunity to gather together and celebrate Alaska’s unique model of self-determination at the "Celebrating Alaska Native Cultures Reception" at RES 2026 with ANCSA Regional Association and Alaska Native Village Corporation Association - ANVCA.

Special thanks to our sponsoring organizations: Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, Chin’an Gaming Hall, Alaska Airlines, Schwabe, BDO, Native Village of Eklutna, and Marnell Gaming Management.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Alaska Day 2026: Local Leadership, National Partnership! Held March 4–5 at the AT&T Forum in Washington, D.C., the event brought together Alaska Native tribes, organizations, federal partners, and Congressional leaders to advance self-determination and economic opportunity in Alaska. Through dynamic discussions, we explored innovative partnerships, highlighted the power of tribal sovereignty, and charted new paths for economic growth. Your participation helped make this event a success and set the stage for stronger collaboration in the years ahead.

Big news from the AFN February Board Meeting in Juneau! The AFN Board met with leaders, legislators, and partners to champion Alaska Native priorities. Board members and staff presented to the House Tribal Affairs Committee on the dual regulatory framework for subsistence, aimed at educating legislators and attendees about the legal history and development of the dual management system. Staff also testified on Alaska Native justice issues before the House and Senate State Affairs Committees and the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the Alaska Native Incarceration Report and solutions to reduce overrepresentation in the justice system. These activities show AFN's commitment to advocacy and building a stronger future for our communities.