Alaska Federation of Natives

The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) serves as the largest statewide Native organization in Anchorage, AK, representing a comprehensive network of Alaska's Indigenous communities. AFN's membership encompasses 168 federally recognized tribes, 166 village corporations, 8 regional corporations, and 12 regional nonprofit and tribal consortiums that collectively contract and compact to deliver federal and state programs throughout Alaska. This extensive organizational structure enables AFN to coordinate resources and expertise across Alaska's diverse Native communities, ensuring culturally appropriate and community-driven program implementation. The organization operates through a 38-member board elected by its membership at the annual convention held each October, maintaining democratic governance and accountability to the communities it serves. Through its network of member organizations and regional partnerships, AFN facilitates collaboration on critical issues affecting Alaska's Native populations, from economic development and healthcare to education and cultural preservation. The federation's infrastructure supports member organizations in running essential services and programs that strengthen Alaska Native communities and promote self-determination. Whether through direct advocacy, program coordination, or resource sharing among its member tribes and corporations, AFN provides essential leadership and organizational capacity for Alaska's Native peoples. Based in Anchorage, AFN continues to be the unified voice for Alaska's Indigenous communities on matters of regional and statewide significance.