The Administration on Children, Youth and Families and the Children’s Bureau within the Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families recognizes the central …
Alaska Native Leaders Meet with Key U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 28, 2025 Anchorage, Alaska — Anchorage, AK – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN), ANCSA Regional Association (ARA), and the Alaska Native …
AFN Celebrates Ninth Circuit Decision Upholding Katie John Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2025 Anchorage, Alaska — The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is pleased to announce a significant legal victory as the Ninth …
Urge USDA to Hold a Tribal Consultation on its Reorganization Plan
AFN believes that this public comment period does not meet the adequate consultation requirements with Tribal governments as outlined by USDA’s own Tribal consultation policy. …
AFN Responds to Murkowski’s Draft Legislative Package to Support Native Children and Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2025 ANCHORAGE, AK – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) welcomes U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) comprehensive draft legislative package aimed …
AFN, FAI, and CITC Enter MOU to Lead Get Out The Native Vote Initiative as We Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 7, 2025 ANCHORAGE, AK – For the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act this week, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN), First …
2025 AFN Convention Sponsorship Opportunities
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is excited to announce that the 2025 Annual Convention will take place from October 16 to 18, 2025, at …
Reminder: Call for President’s Award Nominations
Dear Delegates and Friends of AFN: Nominations for the President’s Awards are due by close of business on Friday, August 15, 2025. You can click here to access the …
Senate AFN is Happy to Share Exciting News from the Denali Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2025 ANCHORAGE, AK – In response to critical and urgent infrastructure needs in rural Alaska, the Denali Commission has awarded a …
Senate Passes H.R. 43 and H.R. 42
A Significant Step Forward for Our Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2025 Anchorage, AK – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and the Alaska Native …










