As Alaska Natives from across the state attended last week’s Alaska Federation of Natives conference, two issues were at the forefront: the high cost of fuel and the urgency of voting.
This year’s convention was the 60th anniversary of the annual gathering. Attendees from all across the state packed into the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage.
AFN President Ben Mallott said the convention is powerful and brings people together. “AFN is truly a gift from our founders and the generation before,” he said. “It’s something that’s truly remarkable for 60 years, and hopefully for another 60 years.”…