Delegates at the 2025 AFN Convention passed 42 resolutions including support for Western Alaska and strong opposition to MMPA changes
ANCHORAGE, AK – On the final day of the 2025 AFN Convention, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) delegates voted to pass 42 resolutions, including a resolution affirming support for the Native communities of Western Alaska hit hard by Typhoon Halong and unanimous opposition to proposed changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
“This year’s resolutions process exemplified our “Standing Strong, Standing United” Convention theme,” Joe Nelson, AFN Co-Chair, said. “AFN’s delegates came together with urgency and power, raising our shared voice to stand up for our brothers and sisters in need, and unanimously condemn attempts to further compromise our essential relationship with marine mammals.”
AFN’s resolutions process not only fosters meaningful discussions but also ensures that diverse perspectives are considered, leading to well-informed and inclusive decision-making. The resolutions passed at the AFN Convention serve as a roadmap for future actions, reflecting the collective will and vision of AFN’s members. The resolution process plays a crucial role in upholding the democratic principles and ensuring that the AFN and its members remain responsive to the needs and concerns of not only AFN members, but our people and communities.
“The resolutions process at the AFN Convention is an essential annual opportunity for AFN’s delegates to address and deliberate on priority issues that impact our Alaska Native communities,” Ben Mallott, AFN President, said. “Resolutions shape the direction and priorities of AFN, empowering our community to advocate with focus and resolve.”
Final 2025 AFN Resolutions are available here.