AFN holds 38th Annual Convention in Anchorage: this year's convention is scheduled from Oct. 20-25, with the 19th Annual Elders and Youth Conference running from Oct. 20-22.

• Jurisdiction: United States
• Date: 01 October 2003
• Author: Pilkington, Steve

The Alaska Federation of Natives will hold its annual convention at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage this month, with a special focus on education and cultural self-determination.

"The AFN Annual Convention is the largest annual gathering of any kind in Alaska," said Julie Kitka, the organization's long-time president, in a letter inviting shareholders to attend. "Since 1966, the annual convention has been a meeting place for more than 3,000 Alaska Native peoples."

This year's convention is scheduled from Oct. 20-25, with the 19th Annual Elders and Youth Conference running from Oct. 20-22. Educational keynote speakers and panels are scheduled, along with workshops, so participants have the opportunity to meet in regional caucuses, vote on resolutions and elect regional...