Alaska Federation of Natives

The resolution was presented to Y-K Delta leaders at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage on Oct. 23, 2026.

Basile was the annual recipient of the Alaska Federation of Natives award recognizing a non-Native individual who has been a longtime supporter of the Alaska Native community, particularly in rural Alaska.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski's votes on the war put her at odds with Sen. Dan Sullivan. He's in a tough re-election fight and has Murkowski's endorsement.

This year’s keynote speaker is Tlingit leader and Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl. On Oct. 22, her speech will be followed by remarks from Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich III.

Several Alaska Native groups take the Alaska Division of Elections to task for failing to adequately serve rural voters.

Alaska Native leaders have been advocating for more veterinary care in villages for years.

The Alaska Federation of Natives has launched an aggressive campaign to fight the Safari Club International's effort to weaken the influence of the federal government on subsistence management in Alaska and restore state authority over its regulation.

According to a notice published Dec. 15 in the Federal Register, the Interior Department is conducting “a targeted review” of the program mandated by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA).

The Alaska Federation of Natives takes time out to honor the leadership of Ana Hoffman. After 12 years as co-chair of AFN, Ana Hoffman hands over the reins of leadership to Gayla Hoseth.

Alaska Federation of Natives delegates passed 42 resolutions on Oct, 18, including a call for more federal help for Western Alaska and protections for subsistence practices.