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In this newscast: Lieutenant governor and former U.S. House candidate Nancy Dahlstrom is running for governor; The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska announced today that it is rejoining the Alaska Federation of Natives; The Juneau Assembly chose a preliminary redevelopment plan for the downtown Telephone Hill neighborhood that, if approved, would evict residents by October; A Juneau-based author's graphic memoir won the Pulitzer Prize yesterday for autobiography and memoir; The Trump administration has started canceling federal grants that fund arts and culture programs across the country, including here in Juneau; Yesterday was Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples' Day, and in Juneau, at MMIP events like last night's, one name comes up consistently: Tracy Day

The state's largest federally recognized tribe rejoins the Alaska Federation of Natives. Plus, Petersburg's police chief sues the local borough. And we have Part 2 of a story about how foreboding federal emails are affecting immigrants in Juneau.

Becky and Luna explain their new Alaska Federal Lands project and discuss the collection of Alaska Federation of Natives' first secretary and board member, Joan Elva Corliss. Link to Corliss finding aid: https://archives.consortiumlibrary.org/collections/specialcollections/hmc-1082/ Image is of an Alaska Federation of Natives meeting, 1968. From the Henry S. Kaiser, Jr. papers, Archives and Special Collections, Consortium Library, University of Alaska Anchorage.

On this today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has a new champion. Tanana Chiefs Conference full board of directors voted Thursday to rejoin the Alaska Federation of Natives. And former federal employees are applying for unemployment.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R.410, H.R.412, H.R.504 & H.R.741 Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 410 (Rep. Begich), “Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025”; H.R. 412 (Rep. Bergman), To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe; H.R. 504 (Rep. Gimenez), “Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act”; and H.R. 741 (Rep. Stanton), “Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025” Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=416897 Committee Repository: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117842

Kendra Closter is the director for government relations at the Alaska Federation of Natives and the former co-director for Law and Policy at the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, an organization dedicated to strengthening local, state, and tribal government responses to the needs of Native women and children in their communities and their homes.In this episode, we talk about Native communities and some of the beauties and challenges they face, efforts to strengthen the relationship between Natives and others, the power of law, policy, partnerships, and some of the unique difficulties and beauties for Native Alaskans, and some of those triumphs. Some of which might be able to be emulated everywhere where Indigenous cultures are trying to protect their ways of life, be healthy and be safe.Alaska Federation of Natives:https://nativefederation.org/Alaska Native Women's Resource Center:https://www.aknwrc.orgCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Join our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookVisit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-store/

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Water levels on Juneau's Mendenhall Lake and River are returning to normal following a moderate glacial outburst flood. Senators Sullivan and Murkowski addressed the Alaska Federation of Native Convention last week. And Ketchikan estimates it spent about eight million dollars last year to accommodate cruise ship passengers. Photo: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) addresses the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention on Oct. 19, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau will offer sandbags this weekend for residents affected by August's record-breaking glacial outburst flood. Every household that flooded is eligible for up to 200 free sandbags provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Juneau-based writer Vera Starbard will be Alaska's next state writer laureate; Subsistence has always been part of the conversation during the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention, but in recent years, it's a topic that's taken center stage as both a unifying and divisive topic. And, it is again the focal point, filling nearly half the agenda on the first day of this year's gathering; Southcentral Alaska's mariculture industry is optimistic about a bill passed this summer that streamlines the leasing process for kelp and shellfish farmers. The legislation could affect growers on the Kenai Peninsula - and around the state. 

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Subsistence has taken center stage at the Alaska Federation of Natives Conference. The Soldotna Seed Library allows folks to check out seeds adapted to Alaska's climate. And Wrangellites gathered on a beach earlier this month to watch a rescued and rehabilitated seal get released back into her natural habitat.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Sept. 17, 2024Pennsylvania Won't Count Undated Mail Ballots After All; Alaska Natives Organizing to Retain Ranked Choice Voting Two updates on stories we've covered recently in Pennsylvania, where its high court invalidated ballots with missing or inaccurate dates, and Alaska, where the Alaska Native population is organizing against a repeal of open primaries and ranked choice voting.To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - Earlier Commonwealth Court DecisionSupreme Court of PA - Decision on Missing and Inaccurate DatesSpotlight PA/Votebeat - High court voids ruling on mail ballots missing handwritten datesAmerican Democracy Minute - Will Alaska Keep Its Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting?  An Upcoming Anti-RCV Ballot Initiative is a Critical TestBolts Magazine - Native Leaders Organize to Defend Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting SystemGroups Taking Action:ACLU PA,  PA Conference of the NAACP, Common Cause PA, Black Political Empowerment Project, ,  League of Women Voters PA,   Alaska Federation of NativesCheck Your Voter Registration:Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #AlaskaNews #PennsylvaniaNews #MailBallots #RCV

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.4370 & S.4505 Date: July 25, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 4370, Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2024 S. 4505, A bill to approve the settlement of water rights claims of Ohkay Owingeh in the Rio Chama Stream System, to restore the Bosque on Pueblo Land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes Witness List: Ms. Tracy Canard Goodluck Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mr. John Crockett Associate Deputy Chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. The Honorable Larry M. Phillips, Jr. Governor Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico The Honorable Thora Padilla President Mescalero Apache Tribe Mescalero, New Mexico Mr. Benjamin Mallott President-Elect Alaska Federation of Natives Anchorage, Alaska More Info: https://indianz.com/News/2024/07/25/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-legislative-hearing/

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R.6489, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.8942, the Improving Tribal Cultural Training for Providers Act of 2024 H.R.8955, the IHS Provider Integrity Act H.R.8956, the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act of 2024 Witness List Mr. Benjamin Smith [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Deputy Director Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rockville, Maryland The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Amber Torres [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chief Operating Officer National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Washington, D.C. Ms. Jerilyn Church [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Executive Director Great Plains Tribal Leader's Health Board (GPTLHB) Rapid City, South Dakota Mr. Ben Mallott [H.R. 6489] [Minority Witness] Vice President for External Affairs Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Anchorage, Alaska More Info: https://indianz.com/News/2024/07/22/legislative-hearing-on-h-r-6489-h-r-8942-h-r-8955-h-r-8956/

Tourism is big money for many tribes and individual entrepreneurs. But it also has the potential to diminish people's quality of life. Residents in Juneau, Alaska are considering a limit on the dozens of cruise ships that unload thousands of visitors there every summer. Among other things, critics say the steady stream of outsiders detracts from what they enjoy about living there. Some tribes have closed off tourist attractions altogether. We'll find out about “overtourism” and ways to avoid it. GUESTS Sherry Rupert (Paiute and Washoe), CEO of American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) Joe Nelson (Tlingit), chair of Sealaska Corporation and co-chair of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Cory Mann (citizen of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska), business owner in Juneau, Alaska Ilihia Gionson (Native Hawaiian), public affairs officer for the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

Tourism is big money for many tribes and individual entrepreneurs. But it also has the potential to diminish people's quality of life. Residents in Juneau, Alaska are considering a limit on the dozens of cruise ships that unload thousands of visitors there every summer. Among other things, critics say the steady stream of outsiders detracts from what they enjoy about living there. Some tribes have closed off tourist attractions altogether. We'll find out about “overtourism” and ways to avoid it. GUESTS Sherry Rupert (Paiute and Washoe), CEO of American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) Joe Nelson (Tlingit), chair of Sealaska Corporation and co-chair of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Cory Mann (citizen of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska), business owner in Juneau, Alaska Ilihia Gionson (Native Hawaiian), public affairs officer for the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

A Kasaan family loses their home to a fire; the National Park Service bans the practice of bear baiting; the proposed buyer of Wrangell's old hospital backs out due to a newspaper headline; and the Alaska Federation of Natives hires a new president.

Jane Angvik was an Anchorage Charter Commission member who drafted the founding document that unified the city and borough of Anchorage in 1975. On July 1, 2024, she administered the oath of office at the inauguration of Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Jane has spent her life in service to Alaska whether at her first job for the Anchorage borough as a planner upon her arrival in 1973, working for the Alaska Federation of Natives, serving on the Anchorage Assembly, or training the next generation of leaders through Alaska Women Ascend, the ways that she has contributed to our state and city are many and profound. This episode will discuss much of Jane's life including her childhood in Minnesota and her meeting of her husband Vic Fischer – a founding father of Alaska who we sadly lost last year at the age of 99. This episode will not include Jane's time on the charter commission. That period of her life, which so profoundly impacts what Anchorage is today,  will be its own episode released next week.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Alaska Judicial Council has voted to recommend retention of all 19 judges on the November ballot, but not without dissent. The Donlin Gold project plans to be powered by a gas pipeline stretching hundreds of miles to Cook Inlet. And the Alaska Federation of Natives has rolled-out plans for its October convention, with a program dedicated to the younger generation. Photo: Proposed natural gas pipeline to be used by Donlin Gold facility.

Ep. 071: Into the Wild: Life in the Mat-Su Valley of Alaska Sarah Montalbano is the Policy Manager for the Alaska Policy Forum and a senior fellow with the Independent Women's Forum. She was born and raised in Wasilla, AK, and her family has roots in the state from the era before Alaskan statehood. Sarah joins the Forgotten America podcast to share about the culture, natural beauty, and economic growth of the state. Garrett & Sarah discuss public policy challenges Alaska faces, art and culture, and the history of the native population as well as how Alaskans handle issues of conservation and responsible land development.   Follow @SarahMontalban0 and at IWF, Young Voices, and Alaska Policy Forum.  Additional Resources for This Episode Wasilla, Alaska: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasilla,_Alaska Alaska Policy Forum: https://alaskapolicyforum.org/author/sarahm/ Mat-Su Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matanuska-Susitna_Valley Alaska Permanent Fund: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Permanent_Fund Endless Wall Trail in West Virginia https://www.nps.gov/places/endless-wall-trail.htm Hatcher Pass Alaska https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatcher_Pass 229 federally recognized federally recognized Alaskan native villages. Alaska Federation of Natives: https://www.nativefederation.org/ Alaska Native Corporations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Claims_Settlement_Act 13 regional corporations that generate revenues and distribute them to shareholders Denali National Park: https://www.alaska.org/destination/denali-national-park Hobo Jim State Balladeer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_Jim Bus 142 from Into the Wild: https://www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/ethno/projects/bus_142/index.php Into the Wild (book): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild_(book) Firecracker Boys (book): https://www.amazon.com/Firecracker-Boys-Dan-ONeill/dp/0465003486   Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13  Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer Communications & Social Media Associate - @Aviv5753 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter

In this newscast: A new study shows that some surveys of pollock abundance in the Gulf of Alaska may not account for the way that fish are responding to climate change; Sitkans shared feedback with SEARHC about the fall closure of its Medicare-certified home health department, after months of trying; The Alaska Federation of Natives have announced plans for Julie Kitka to step aside as president before this fall's convention

Since time immemorial, the Kuskokwim River in Southwest Alaska has fed Native families. Now, after years of failed salmon runs, Native families are confronting the potential loss of this vital resource. At the same time they are caught in the middle of a legal battle between the federal government and the state over how best to manage fishing in rivers that flow through both jurisdictions. The Alaska Federation of Natives just joined several tribal groups, taking he federal government's side in the fight. We'll look at what's at stake for Alaska Native residents in this latest chapter in the evolving fight over subsistence fishing. GUESTS  Curt Chamberlain (member of the Native Village of Aniak), assistant general counsel for the Calista Corporation Serena Fitka (Yup'ik), executive director of the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association Dr. Mike Williams (Yupiaq), vice chair of the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

HOUR 1Tom S covers Boys Division I (West won) and II (Soldotna won) High School Football championships over the weekend Israel releases videos of Hamas attacks / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/video/6339712069112Tom overviews the delay in Israel's ground offensive and why they've held off - specifically because the U.S. and EU asked Israel to consider: (per the NYT) Hostage safety, ongoing defense strategy, and disruption to the aid of food, water and meds now coming into Gaza"NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and the possibility of an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza." / (MSNBC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mfwZVp2ORsAmericans overwhelmingly support Israel / (The Hill) https://thehill.com/policy/international/4268117-americans-overwhelmingly-support-israel-in-war-with-hamas-poll/Surviving victims show NPR journalists the carnage from the Oct 7th Hamas attack / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/10/20/1207549467/loved-ones-of-hamas-attack-victims-diverge-over-israels-war-on-gazaHOUR 2Nine congressional members offer themselves for Speaker consideration / (NBC) https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/9-candidates-joined-house-speaker-race-jim-jordan-dropped-rcna121607Bill Stoltze from Chugiak on Minnesota's Congressman Tom Emmer and how they had some classes together at UAF in the 1980s and he supports Emmer for Speaker "Vic Fischer, a father of Alaska statehood who as a child escaped both Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin, died Sunday evening. He was 99." / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/politics/2023/10/22/vic-fischer-last-surviving-alaska-constitutional-convention-delegate-dies-at-99/"The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention held in Anchorage this week started Saturday morning with review and adoption of several resolutions to address the issues faced by the state's Native communities." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/10/21/afn-resolutions-address-needs-alaska-native-communities-statewide/Jen from Fairbanks on subsistence and "rural preference""The 2023 federal budget deficit surged by 23% to $1.7 trillion, leaving the US in its deepest yearly fiscal hole outside of the Covid era, according to the Treasury Department, which released the data on Friday." / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/10/22/deficit?

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Vic Fischer, the last living signer of Alaska's constitution, died yesterday at his Anchorage home. Subsistence concerns were a major topic of discussion at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention on Friday.  And two teenagers will pay fines, and forfeit their guns and hunting licenses, for illegally shooting two brown bears in Sitka. Photo: Vic Fischer displays a copy of the Alaska Constitution. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention has kicked off in Anchorage. Hundreds of people in Anchorage are moving from encampments into hotel rooms as the winter shelter season begins. And the Southeast island community of Whale Pass is asking the state to pursue carbon credits instead of a nearby timber sale.

Special report: Alaska Federation of Natives Convention Preview

Every year, the Alaska Federation of Natives brings thousands of Alaska Native and other indigenous people together for the largest gathering of its kind in North America. It's a mix of business, education, policy, culture, festive dancing and an exhibit hall that features a stunning array of incredible art. Whether you are Alaska Native or not, you are welcome to attend. It's a great opportunity to learn about the First people of Alaska and how they have not only survived rapid change, but have thrived within that change. We learn more about the areas of discussion this year and ask about a federal lawsuit that AFN joined against the State of Alaska on this Talk of Alaska.

The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention is only a few weeks away and there will be plenty of speakers, crafts and traditional music. But what about contemporary music? On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we have two very different in-studio performances from some up-and-coming Alaska Native musicians. Join host Dave Waldron as he speaks with hip-hop duo Brother Buffalo and singer-songwriter Witty Youngman about their music and how their heritage influences their art.HOST: Dave WaldronGUESTS:Garrett and Jake Swenson, Brother BuffaloWitty Youngman, singer-songwriterLINKS:Brother Buffalo InstagramBrother Buffalo SpotifyWitty Youngman InstagramWitty Youngman FacebookWitty Youngman Website ]]>

Two large tribal organizations leave the Alaska Federation of Natives. Plus, Alaskans mourn missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Reactions to the recent defections from the Alaska Federation of Natives. Alaska's fire season is in full swing. And Reprsentative Peltola shares concerns that the Supreme Court will change the Indian Child Welfare Act. A 25-acre wildfire burning in the McHugh Creek drainage south of Anchorage off the Seward Highway in 2016. (Alaska Division of Forestry photo)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is withdrawing from the Alaska Federation of Natives, on the heels of the Tanana Chiefs Conference. And the Girdwood Fire Department has rescued a fisherman who was stuck in the mud. Photo: Alaska Federation of Natives Conference 2023

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on "Native communities' priorities for the 118th Congress" Wednesday, March 08 2023 - 02:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room Number: 628 PANEL 1 The Honorable Shannon Holsey Treasurer National Congress of American Indians Washington, DC The Honorable Thomas Lozano Chairman, Board of Directors National American Indian Housing Council Oroville, California The Honorable Carmen Hulu Lindsey Chair, Board of Trustees Office of Hawaiian Affairs Honolulu, Hawaii Ms. Nicole Borromeo Executive Vice President & General Counsel Alaska Federation of Natives Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Kari Jo Lawrence Executive Director Intertribal Agriculture Council Billings, Montana Mr. Rico Frias Executive Director Native American Financial Officers Association Washington DC Ms. Tesia Zientek Citizen Potawatomi Nation, President, Board of Directors National Indian Education Association Washington DC Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearing/oversight-hearing-native-communities-priorities-118th-congress

This podcast is part of the thought leadership events from the Stratfor Center of Applied Geopolitics at RANE. Its host is Rodger Baker, the center's executive director and a veteran geopolitical strategist whose expertise includes the Korean Peninsula, Southeast Asia, and the Arctic.In this episode, Baker's guests are Julie Kitka, President of the Alaska Federation of Natives, and Richard Glenn, former EVP of External and Government Affairs at the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. They discuss the growing strategic and geopolitical importance of Alaska and the wider Arctic region as China, Russia, and the United States race to secure maritime routes, minerals, and other opportunities. As climate change melts age-old snow, permafrost and sea ice it has prompted renewed interest in Arctic development and created new security and strategic concerns.The Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics is a global center of excellence for geopolitical intelligence and analysis that focuses on training, educational certification and geopolitical thought leadership. Sign up to receive alerts from the center at www.ranenetwork.com/stratcenter.

This podcast is part of the thought leadership events from the Stratfor Center of Applied Geopolitics at RANE. Its host is Rodger Baker, the center's executive director and a veteran geopolitical strategist whose expertise includes the Korean Peninsula, Southeast Asia, and the Arctic. In this episode, Baker's guests are Julie Kitka, President of the Alaska Federation of Natives, and Richard Glenn, former EVP of External and Government Affairs at the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.  They discuss the growing strategic and geopolitical importance of Alaska and the wider Arctic region as China, Russia, and the United States race to secure maritime routes, minerals, and other opportunities. As climate change melts age-old snow, permafrost and sea ice it has prompted renewed interest in Arctic development and created new security and strategic concerns. The Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics is a global center of excellence for geopolitical intelligence and analysis that focuses on training, educational certification and geopolitical thought leadership. Sign up to receive alerts from the center at www.ranenetwork.com/stratcenter.

A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Hannah Bissett.

In this newscast: A look at Propositions 2 and 3 on the Juneau ballot; A conversation with a New York Times reporter who investigated the loss of COVID data in Alaska; The state health department sent out its last COVID-19 data summary today; Peltola will be the keynote speaker at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference next month

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report…We'll hear a conversation with Mary Peltola who is running to fill Don Young's seat in Congress, Alaska's first ironman triathlon was held in Juneau this past weekend, and the Alaska Federation of Natives convention will be held in-person for the first time in three years.

In this newscast: Alaska's first Ironman triathlon was in Juneau on Sunday; A Wyoming couple discovers a time capsule from 2006 at Mendenhall Lake; The Alaska Federation of Natives plans to hold its first in-person convention this October since 2019; Ketchikan parents sue their school district over a reference to "our creator" in tribal values posted in school; For the seventh time this year, an inmate in the custody of the Alaska Department of Corrections has died; Two Anchorage police officers violated department policy during a traffic stop when a woman handed them a novelty "white privilege" card; Demolition has begun on the iconic 4th Avenue Theatre in Anchorage 

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing “Setting New Foundations: Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Native Communities” Wednesday, May 04 2022 - 02:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room Number: 628 PANEL 1 Mr. Wizipan Garriott Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Ms. Elizabeth Fowler Acting Director, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC *Accompanied by RADM Mark Calkins, P.E., U.S. Public Health Service, Assistant Surgeon General, Director, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Indian Health Service Mr. Timothy Hess Associate Administrator for Federal Lands, Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, DC Mr. Adam Geisler Division Chief, Tribal Connectivity and Nation to Nation Coordination, National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC PANEL 2 The Honorable Mark Mitchell Chairman All Pueblo Council of Governors Albuquerque, NM The Honorable Harold Frazier Chairman Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Eagle Butte, SD Mr. Garret Yoshimi Chief Information Officer & Vice President, Information Technology University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI Ms. Nicole Borromeo Executive Vice-President & General Counsel Alaska Federation of Natives Anchorage, AK Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearing/oversight-hearing-setting-new-foundations-implementing-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs

House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm Location: Washington, DC 20515 FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (117th Congress) Witnesses Mr. Kirk Francis President, United South and Eastern Tribes Ms. Julie Kitka President, Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Serrell Smokey President, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. Mr. Harold Frazier Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Mr. Melvin Sheldon Jr. First Vice President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/fy2023-regional-tribal-organizations-public-witness-day

House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm Location: Washington, DC 20515 FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (117th Congress) Witnesses Mr. Kirk Francis President, United South and Eastern Tribes Ms. Julie Kitka President, Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Serrell Smokey President, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. Mr. Harold Frazier Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Mr. Melvin Sheldon Jr. First Vice President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/fy2023-regional-tribal-organizations-public-witness-day

House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm Location: Washington, DC 20515 FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (117th Congress) Witnesses Mr. Kirk Francis President, United South and Eastern Tribes Ms. Julie Kitka President, Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Serrell Smokey President, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. Mr. Harold Frazier Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Mr. Melvin Sheldon Jr. First Vice President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/fy2023-regional-tribal-organizations-public-witness-day

House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm Location: Washington, DC 20515 FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (117th Congress) Witnesses Mr. Kirk Francis President, United South and Eastern Tribes Ms. Julie Kitka President, Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Serrell Smokey President, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. Mr. Harold Frazier Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Mr. Melvin Sheldon Jr. First Vice President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/fy2023-regional-tribal-organizations-public-witness-day

House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm Location: Washington, DC 20515 FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (117th Congress) Witnesses Mr. Kirk Francis President, United South and Eastern Tribes Ms. Julie Kitka President, Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Serrell Smokey President, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. Mr. Harold Frazier Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Mr. Melvin Sheldon Jr. First Vice President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/fy2023-regional-tribal-organizations-public-witness-day

House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm Location: Washington, DC 20515 FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (117th Congress) Witnesses Mr. Kirk Francis President, United South and Eastern Tribes Ms. Julie Kitka President, Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Serrell Smokey President, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. Mr. Harold Frazier Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Mr. Melvin Sheldon Jr. First Vice President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/fy2023-regional-tribal-organizations-public-witness-day

House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm Location: Washington, DC 20515 FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day Subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (117th Congress) Witnesses Mr. Kirk Francis President, United South and Eastern Tribes Ms. Julie Kitka President, Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Serrell Smokey President, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. Mr. Harold Frazier Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Mr. Melvin Sheldon Jr. First Vice President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/fy2023-regional-tribal-organizations-public-witness-day

A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Tripp Crouse (Ojibwe).

A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Alice Glenn (Iñupiaq).

A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Alice Glenn (Iñupiaq).

Leaders from across Alaska work year-round on a number of key issues to Alaska Native people, from health care, education, justice to climate change. Many meetings, conferences and in-person gatherings continue to be held online due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Many leaders are taking part in the statewide virtual 2021 Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention.
Tribal leaders also advocated for their people at the first White House tribal nation's virtual summit hosted by President Biden and his cabinet. In music and culture news, an Alaska Native model shares her thoughts about breaking into the international fashion world and an Alaska Native performing artist talks about his first solo album. Alaska's Native Voice (ANV) 2021 is a two-part special, which airs during live coverage of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention. Hear stories and discussions with Alaska Native stakeholders and leaders, hosted by Antonia Gonzales of National Native News.

The pandemic has not stopped Alaska Native people from celebrating their cultures, languages and ways of life. Elders and youth from across Alaska did just that, in a COVID-19 safe way this fall. They spent a few days together virtually at the 2021 First Alaskans Institute's Elders and Youth Conference. After nearly two years of dealing with pandemic life, the time was used to connect. And, the U.S. government has finally acknowledged the dark history of Indian boarding school. A federal initiative has begun, which is investigating boarding schools. An Alaska Native boarding school survivor shares his personal story advocating for truth and healing. Alaska's Native Voice (ANV) 2021 is a two-part special, which airs during live coverage of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention. Hear stories and discussions with Alaska Native stakeholders and leaders, hosted by Antonia Gonzales of National Native News.

Some of the new inductees into the National Native American Hall of Fame this year include entrepreneur Dave Anderson (Chippewa), former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) and Emil Notti (Athabascan) the first president of the Alaska Federation of Natives. The award is an opportunity to educate the general public about notable Native Americans […]