Christopher Simon
Christopher Simon was raised in Huslia, Alaska and is of the Bedzeyh Te Hut’aane clan. When his friends and classmates left Huslia to finish high ... Read More

Senate Passes H.R. 43 and H.R. 42
A Significant Step Forward for Our Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2025 Anchorage, AK – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and the Alaska Nativ...

AFN Engages with Federal Leadership for Empowerment and C...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2025 Anchorage, Alaska – Yesterday, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Administrator Lee Zeldin, Environmental Prote...

2025 AFN Convention Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is excited to announce that the 2025 Annual Convention will take place from October 16 to 18, 2025, at ... Read More

2025 AFN Convention Theme & Keynote Announcement
Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is proud to announce the theme for the 2025 AFN Annual Convention: “Standing Strong, Standin...

Good News on U.S. v. Alaska
The United States v. Alaska case, where AFN is defending the federal subsistence priority for fishing on the Kuskokwim River, had been scheduled for oral ......

Navigator Program Update
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Navigator Program aims to empower Alaska Native communities by enhancing their access to vital federal and state resou...

U.S. Attorney’s Office for Alaska-Update on DOJ Operations
On Feb. 28, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska welcomed the appointment of a new U.S. Attorney, Michael Heyman. U.S. Attorney ... Re...

AFN Calls on Legislators and Governor to Prioritize Educa...
AFN is urging the Alaska Legislature and Governor Dunleavy to take decisive action to prioritize education funding across the state. The ongoing fiscal chall...

Supporting the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Al...
AFN expresses strong support for bill H.R. 410, the “Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025.” This legislation is crucial fo...

More holes in road to Nitinaht, cutting access to remote ...
More holes in road to Nitinaht, cutting access to remote village Eric Plummer Thu, 03/20/2025 - 23:03 Nitinaht, BC More holes have opened on the road to Niti...

‘I wish we had our territory back’: Influx of float homes...
‘I wish we had our territory back’: Influx of float homes in Clayoquot Sound forces Tla-o-qui-aht families to go farther for traditional foods Eric Plummer W...

New trail expected to boost tourism in Bamfield
New trail expected to boost tourism in Bamfield Eric Plummer Wed, 03/19/2025 - 09:54 Bamfield, BC The Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forest Society is doing i...

Charleson family dries tears and celebrates lives of two ...
Charleson family dries tears and celebrates lives of two young adults Eric Plummer Tue, 03/18/2025 - 15:42 Port Alberni, BC It was a łaakt’uuła to remember a...

Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Services
Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Services The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a qualified Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Services.&n...

20 Nuu-chah-nulth teams take to the courts for JANT 2025 ...
20 Nuu-chah-nulth teams take to the courts for JANT 2025 in Kelowna Holly Stocking Mon, 03/17/2025 - 10:16 Kelowna, BC The 2025 B.C. Junior All Native Tourna...

Housing Coordinator
Housing Coordinator Want to work for an amazing employer? The Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ First Nations (KCFNs) are a progressive, forward-thinking, Firs...

Potlatch honours Jazmine and Johnson Charleson
Potlatch honours Jazmine and Johnson Charleson Eric Plummer Sat, 03/15/2025 - 23:48 Port Alberni, BC Hundreds filled the Alberni Athletic hall on Saturday, M...

New Tahsis marina projected to boost ecotourism and conne...
New Tahsis marina projected to boost ecotourism and connect neighbouring communities Eric Plummer Fri, 03/14/2025 - 17:16 Tahsis, BC The village of Tahsis re...

‘Environment of business uncertainty’: Fish farms face pr...
‘Environment of business uncertainty’: Fish farms face pressure on both sides of the border Eric Plummer Thu, 03/13/2025 - 15:56 B.C.’s fish farms appear to ...

May Newsletter
The May edition of our monthly newsletter is now available for download! This month the newsletter includes a preview of the new Spark Métis skill building a...

Branding – final report unveils 54 recommendations for a ...
The Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force formed in April 2021 with six committees representing Work and Study constituencies and Equity Deserving ...

Week 4: Indigenous Knowledge
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Week 3: Books Adapted into Other Media
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Week 2: Myths & Legends Storytelling
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Week 1: Graphic Novels
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Castlemain establishes a national presence
Indigenous co-ownership & leadership continues under president Rob McPhee The Castlemain Group, a leading advisory firm serving Indigenous nations, commu...

Our Guide to Indigenous Events in Vancouver – April & May...
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Territories We Visited in 2021
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6 Gift Ideas from Indigenous-owned Businesses
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“WALK WITH US” National Day of Awareness for Missing and ...
MMIW organizer Connie Greyeyes has May 5, 2021 set aside for a 5km walk in honour of all missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. WALK WTH US is set...

Treaty 8 Tribal Association Covid-19 Support Program – no...
Treaty 8 Tribal Association is pleased to support the local community with their ISC Funded Covid-19 Support Program. Please see the attached poster and app...

Western Boundary of Treaty No. 8
by Christopher Devlin | Jan 22, 2021 | Litigation After sixteen years of litigation on this issue, it is time for British Columbia to pursue a less...

Groundwork: Revitalizing Indigenous Land Laws in Treaty 8
What are laws around land management, ownership, and use? “Land laws” include specific questions of land governance regarding access, ownership, succession, ...

Ontario Reaches Agreement with Flying Post First Nation o...
THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government announced today the final settlement of a 115 year old land claim that addresses the shortfall of land receiv...

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Ontario
TORONTO — Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:

Ontario Supporting Indigenous-Owned Businesses During COV...
TORONTO —The government of Ontario is providing up to $10 million to Indigenous-owned small and medium sized businesses to help them with much needed c...