THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP
SBA Alaska District Office Steve Brown District Director; Norma M. Lucero, Acting Regional Communications Director, will deliver program updates and resources available to start, grow and expand your business. Kevin R Wynne; SBA Office of Disaster Assistance, will provide an overview of disaster loans available to individuals impacted by Typhoon Merbock. This is a working workshop for businesses and individuals who want to apply for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance.
Where: Room 3
When: Thursday, October 20, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION (NTIA) WORK SESSION
More information pending. Download the AFN App for updates.
Where: Room 2
When: Thursday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP
Kevin R. Wynne, Public Information Officer, SBA Office of Disaster Assistance, will provide an overview of SBA’s disaster loans available to individuals impacted by a natural disaster and assist individuals who want to apply for federal assistance who were impacted by Typhoon Merbock.
Where: Room 3
When: Thursday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
CO-STEWARDSHIP TALKING CIRCLE WITH FEDERAL LAND AGENCIES
Raina Thiele, Yup’ik/Dena’ina, Senior Advisor for Alaskan Affairs and Strategic Priorities, Department of Interior; and personal introductions by Alaska Regional leadership from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service; Bureau of Land Management; and U.S. Forest Service
Tribal, Alaska Native Corporation, and Alaska Native organization engagement and collaborative management with Alaska Native people is essential to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service. Indigenous peoples are key partners in land stewardship, and our desire and need for shared stewardship goes beyond requirements in laws and policy. The federal agencies listed above are hosting a series of Co-stewardship Talking Circle sessions this freeze-up season in various locations in Alaska. It is our goal to honor Tribal Sovereignty and Self-Determination while seeking closer ties, understanding and shared stewardship through opportunities to strengthen collaborative investment in thoughtful and creative approaches.
Where: Room 2
When: Thursday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
BEST PRACTICES FOR REACHING YOUR COMMUNITY WITH FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
Meta Politics & Government Outreach staff will present on best practices for community leaders and local governments on Facebook and Instagram. The discussion will range from connecting with the community to safety & security.
Where: Room 3
When: Thursday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. to 2 p.m.
ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS – RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Your ballot has more power than ever! Learn how to use ranked choice voting in this next election. Alaska-style elections give voters more choice, more voice, and more power. Attend this session to learn more about how to use ranked choice voting coming to all state elections in November.
Where: Room 5
When: Thursday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
LISTENING SESSION ON THE RESPECT ACT
House Natural Resources Committee staff will provide updates on Chair Raúl M. Grijalva’s RESPECT Act. The presentation will cover the legislation’s intent, history, outlined procedures, and next steps. Staff in attendance: Ariana Romeo, Professional Staff, Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the U.S, and Qay-liwh Ammon, Policy Aide, Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the U.S.
Where: Room 6
When: Thursday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION (NTIA) WORK SESSION
More information is pending. Download the AFN App for updates.
Where: Room 2
When: Thursday, October 20, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP
SBA Alaska District Office Steve Brown District Director; Norma M. Lucero, Acting Regional Communications Director, will deliver program updates and resources available to start, grow and expand your business. Kevin R Wynne; SBA Office of Disaster Assistance, will provide an overview of disaster loans available to individuals impacted by Typhoon Merbock. This is a working workshop for businesses and individuals who want to apply for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance.
Where: Room 5
When: Thursday, October 20, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
UNITY THROUGH OUR INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES AND CULTURES: A GATHERING OF ALASKA’S INDIGENOUS EDUCATORS
This gathering for Alaska’s Indigenous Educators is an opportunity to share ways in which we could support one another as teachers and shape our vision for our students’ success in school and in life.
Co-Facilitator: Lolly Ac’aralek Carpluk
Co-Facilitator: X’unei Lance Twitchell
Where: Room 2
When: Friday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS – RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Your ballot has more power than ever! Learn how to use ranked choice voting in this next election. Alaska-style elections give voters more choice, more voice, and more power. Attend this session to learn more about how to use ranked choice voting coming to all state elections in November.
Where: Room 3
When: Friday, October 21, 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
ADDRESSING THE RISE OF HATE: REPORTING & SYSTEMIC CHANGE
Please join the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Pacific Northwest Office for a compelling program on the rise of hate and discrimination, and conversation on how communities can more effectively report, collect data, and drive systemic change. Speakers will include Stephen Paolini, ADL Pacific Northwest Assistant Regional Director, and Miriam Aarons, ADL Pacific Northwest Advisory Board Member and Vice President of Corporate Communications, for the Bering Straits Native Corporation. Participants will learn about federal and Alaskan hate crimes law, tools, and best practices for reporting hate and bias, and the role of law enforcement in responding to hate. ADL is a century-old anti-hate organization with a dual mission to “Stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure fair and just treatment to all.” For over 75 years, ADL’s Pacific Northwest Office has served Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon through educational programs, community partnerships, and legislative advocacy.
Where: Room 2
When: Friday, October 21, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
ALASKA NATIVE CO-MANAGEMENT OF MARINE MAMMALS UNDER THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT (MMPA)
Indigenous Peoples Council for Marine Mammals (IPCoMM) Chairman will give a brief summary of the MMPA sections that directly relate to traditional harvest and co-management of marine mammals, an overview of the statewide umbrella organization, along with a summary of existing co-management structures and efforts. There will be time with agency partners from USFWS, NOAA/NMFS, and U.S. Marine Mammal Commission to answer questions and hear concerns.
Where: Room 4
When: Friday, October 21, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE PRESENCE AND ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY
Learn how you can establish your presence through social media and engage your community with free Facebook tools.
Where: Room 5
When: Friday, October 21, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
STATE OF ALASKA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking for a meaningful new career that offers awesome perks? If so, come next door to meet with State of Alaska employees during the AFN 2022 Conference! You will be able to talk with State of Alaska employees about the benefits of working for the state and receive hands on assistance with applying for jobs through the State’s recruitment website, Workplace Alaska.
Employment with the State of Alaska is more than just a job. Professions in state government help support many aspects of life in Alaska including healthcare, protection of citizens, and preserving natural resources, just to name a few. What we do makes a difference to the people of Alaska!
State of Alaska employment offers comprehensive health benefits and a robust retirement plan. Some jobs also offer perks including options for full and part-time telework and flexible schedules. Working for the State of Alaska is also an opportunity to serve our communities statewide.
Where: Atwood Building, next to the Dena’ina Center, in Suite 1236
When: Friday, October 21, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION (NTIA) WORK SESSION
More information is pending. Download the AFN App for updates.
Where: Room 3
When: Thursday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
BROADBAND BOOTCAMP
Tlingit & Haida is sponsoring policy and broadband subject matter experts to provide an overview of what broadband is, the benefits of broadband, and different solutions that have been successfully deployed. Learn about different funding programs and how you can take advantage to build a solid broadband service in Alaska. There will be time at the end to ask our speakers questions.
Where: Room 2
When: Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION (NTIA) WORK SESSION
More information is pending. Download the AFN App for updates.
Where: Room 2
When: Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP
SBA Alaska District Office Steve Brown District Director; Norma M. Lucero, Acting Regional Communications Director, will deliver program updates and resources available to start, grow and expand your business. Kevin R Wynne, SBA Office of Disaster Assistance, will provide an overview of disaster loans available to individuals impacted by Typhoon Merbock. This is a working workshop for businesses and individuals who want to apply for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance.
Where: Room 5
When: Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHITE HOUSE LISTENING SESSION ON OCEAN CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
The Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) is the federal government’s primary interagency coordinating body for ocean research, technology, and marine resource management. The OPC, which is co-chaired by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Council on Environmental Quality, is developing an Ocean Climate Action Plan, which will promote ocean activities that can provide overall climate solutions and will focus on topics like conservation, green shipping, renewable energy such as offshore wind, and marine carbon dioxide removal. The OPC is interested in hearing from Tribes and Indigenous Peoples on this initiative, especially in the context of example solutions, opportunities to improve interagency coordination on this topic, and opportunities to improve Tribal coordination with the federal government on these efforts.
Where: Room 3
When: Saturday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT – EDUCATION COMPACTING WORKSHOP
More information is pending. Download the AFN App for updates.
Where: Room 3
When: Saturday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.