Delegates

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, delegates can register any time before or during the Convention until 10 a.m. of the final day, October 22.

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 2022 AFN Delegate Packet with registration forms, resolutions form, and other information.

Delegate Registration Form

Click here to download the 2022 Convention Delegate Registration Form

Delegates are asked to complete the form and either email it to delegate@nativefederation.org or print it out and mail it to:
Alaska Federation of Natives
3000 A Street, Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99503

2022 Resolutions

The deadline for the 2022 resolutions has been extended to September 30, 2022, due to Typhoon Merbok.  

Below is the 2022 resolutions 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 2022 Annual Convention Report on the draft resolution, committee recommendations, and next steps. The report will be presented at the 2022 Annual AFN Convention on
October 20-22, 2022.

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 are determined to be a divisive issue between member organizations, and/or is a resolution of endorsement, commendation, or recognition. 

Click here to download the 2022 Resolution Policy and Format.

How to submit comments and amendments to the 2022 resolutions:

Delegates can submit amendments to the draft 2022 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 draft 2021 AFN resolutions. 

Please email bmallott@nativefederation.org if you have any additional questions.

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