Ben Mallott
President · Alaska Federation of Natives
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AFN delegates back Alaska Pacific University's new Tribal governance model
“Every resolution we passed today becomes part of the record of what our membership has asked AFN to take on”
AFN delegates send Klukwan tribe's hardrock mining consent resolution to committee
“These resolutions give us a clear mandate from our delegates, and we will carry that mandate into the year ahead.”
AFN delegates urge Alaskans to vote no on Ballot Measure 2, the ranked-choice repeal
“These resolutions give us a clear mandate from our delegates, and we will carry that mandate into the year ahead.”
Listening sessions tell AFN tribes want real authority over fish, wildlife and land
At 13 AFN listening sessions, participants said tribes need real authority over fish, wildlife and land. AFN presents the findings at its convention Friday.
Three Alaska Native groups demand answers on rural election staffing before Tuesday's primary
“Rural Alaskans should never have to question whether their polling place will be properly staffed or whether the people who step forward to serve their communities will be treated fairly”
Murkowski, Schatz introduce $800M bill for Native children and families
“The introduction of this legislation reflects a growing recognition that Native leaders must have a meaningful role in shaping policies that impact Native children and families.”
House passes Alaska Native walrus-ivory protection bill
House passed legislation allowing Alaska Native artists to sell walrus-ivory handicrafts nationwide, overriding state bans that had criminalized traditional art protected under federal marine-mammal law.
Alaska Senate panel hears bill requiring 7-day review for foster youth in psychiatric hospitals
A Senate panel reviewed a bill to cut the psychiatric hospital review window for foster youth from 30 days to 7 days.
