AFN Annual Convention

During the October 20, 2026, Regular Assembly Meeting, the Anchorage Assembly passed two resolutions. AR 2026-297 officially recognizes the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, which is being held in Anchorage this week. The convention is noted as the largest annual representative gathering of Native peoples in the United States. Additionally, the Assembly passed AR 2026-298 to mark the one-year anniversary of Typhoon Halong, a storm that caused significant devastation to communities along Alaska’s western coast. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing displacement of many families who sought refuge in Anchorage during the disaster. Assembly Chair Anna Brawley and Vice Chair Daniel Volland issued a joint statement welcoming AFN attendees and expressing solidarity with those still displaced by the typhoon. The statement emphasized the Municipality's role in providing safety and support to those affected by the storm.