Convention

The Convention is free and open to the public, so no registration is required.

The updated agenda is now available!

The 2024 Convention theme is "Our Children - Our Future Ancestors," and will be held on October 17-19, 2024 at the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Former AFN President Julie Kitka will serve as the 2024 keynote speaker.

The annual convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government. The convention convenes thousands of official delegates and participants from membership organizations across the state.

At the Convention, delegates discuss strategic opportunities and challenges, listen to memorable keynote speeches, hear reports from political leaders and presentations from expert panels, and share stories of resilience, experiences, strengths, knowledge, and hope for the future. The resolutions passed by the voting delegates set the priorities for the year and guide AFN’s efforts. The Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of Native peoples.

AFN Convention Broadcast Information
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, including Quyana Alaska cultural performances, is exclusively broadcast statewide by KTOO 360TV. Reaching over 200 villages and 18 cities, viewers can watch via:

Over-the-Air KTOO 360TV:

  • KTOO, Juneau (channel 3.3)
  • KAKM, Anchorage (channel 7.3)
  • KYUK, Bethel (channel 10.3)
  • KUAC, Fairbanks (channel 9.9)
  • ARCS Translators Statewide

Cable: KTOO 360TV channel on GCI's Yukon TV

Satellite: Dish Network and DirectTV

Streaming KTOO 360TV:

  • KTOO website (ktoo.org/watch)
  • KTOO Roku App
  • KTOO Apple TV App

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Alaska Airlines is offering 15% off flights to Anchorage, Alaska from any Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air city. Travel must be between October 11-25, 2024. Simply use the Discount Code ECMK398 at www.alaskaair.com.

Easy Park has many convenient parking options for our convention attendees. You can view the parking options here.

AFN hotel deals in Anchorage here!

Check out the Anchorage car rental deals exclusively for AFN attendees from Alaska 4x4 Rentals, a subsidiary of the Old Harbor Native Corporation! Click here for more information!

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Delegates ride free on People Mover! Please click here for more information.

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