Alaska Native Corporations

The Dec. 29 deadline for Alaska Native veterans to apply for their Native allotments is fast approaching. About 2,000 veterans are eligible, but only about 25% have filed claims.

Rep. Mary Peltola is in a close race against Republican Nick Begich III, who has criticized her on the state’s mining and drilling projects.

Mallott will replace Julie Kitka as president and CEO. It's the first time in more than three decades that AFN has had new leadership.