Delegates to the AFN Convention are allocated on a population formula of one representative per twenty-five Native residents in the area and delegate participation rates at the annual convention typically exceed 95 percent. Delegates should turn in their registration forms as soon as possible, but delegates can register any time before or during the Convention until 10 a.m. on the final day, October 21.
To enter, delegates must submit the online complete delegate registration form or download the 2023 Delegate Registration Form and submit it to delegate@nativefederation.org or by mail to:
AFN
3000 A Street, Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99503
Winners will be drawn and announced during the AFN Convention on Thursday, October 19.
Membership & Convention Dues
To request a copy of your dues invoice or for questions about your dues, votes, or delegates, please contact Toan Nguyen at tnguyen@nativefederation.org or 907-274-3611.
Official Delegate Packet
Click here for the updated 2023 AFN Delegate Packet with registration forms, resolutions form, and other information. Hard copies of the packet will be mailed to our members in good standing in early August.
2023 Resolutions
The deadline for the 2023 resolutions is September 22, 2023.
Below are the 2023 resolution criteria:
1: The Resolutions Committee will entertain resolutions submitted by any recognized Alaska Native delegate to the Annual Convention, Alaska Native Group, or AFN Member organizations.
2: The Resolutions Committee will consider only resolutions that address issues of statewide or broader significance.
3: AFN Resolution Committee develops a 2023 Annual Convention Report on the draft resolution, committee recommendations, and next steps. The report will be presented at the 2023 Annual AFN Convention on
October 19-21, 2023.
4: Resolutions requesting funding may be referred to the AFN Board of Directors or an appropriate regional or local organization.
5: The Resolutions Committee may refer to the AFN Board of Directors or an appropriate member organization for resolutions that request legal action, that is determined to be a divisive issue between member organizations, and/or is a resolution of endorsement, commendation, or recognition.
Click here to download the 2023 Resolution Policy and Format.
How to submit comments and amendments to the 2023 resolutions:
Delegates can submit amendments to the draft 2023 Resolutions by emailing bmallott@nativefederation.org or by sending a fax with amendment language and questions to (907) 276-7989. Please include the following in your message:
- Contact information of AFN member organization
- State what resolution(s) you are addressing
- Your recommended amendment language or question
Click HERE to download the 2022 AFN resolutions.
Please email bmallott@nativefederation.org if you have any additional questions.
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