ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES

The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is the largest statewide Native organization in Alaska. Its membership includes 158 federally recognized tribes, 141 village corporations, 10 regional corporations, and 12 regional nonprofit and tribal consortiums that contract and compact to run federal and state programs. AFN is governed by a 38-member board, which is elected by its membership at the annual convention held each October... AFN's Mission: Enhancing and promoting the cultural, economic and political voice of the Alaska Native community... The largest statewide Native organization in Alaska, AFN represents more than 140,000 Native peoples - about one out of every five Alaskans. Formed in 1966 to settle land claims, AFN continues to be the principal forum and voice of Alaska Natives in addressing critical issues of public policy and government.

Also known as: AFN, Alaska Natives

Primary location: Anchorage United States