Film Series: “ANCSA@50…And the Journey Continues”

The "ANCSA@50...And the Journey Continues” film series will be broadcast on KTOO 360 TV on Thursday evenings from 8 to 10 pm beginning November 4 and ending December 18. More information will be available soon.

Alaska Native Communities in Context: Women’s Leadership through ANCSA

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA) marked a new and unique Congressional approach to Federal Indian policy. In an effort to resolve land claims, ANCSA mandated the creation of regional corporate entities that Congress termed “Alaska Native corporations.” While corporations by name, these entities had a purpose beyond profit: promoting the social,...Read More

2021 AFN Convention: “ANCSA at 50: Empowering Our Future”

The annual convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government. The convention convenes thousands of official delegates and participants from membership organizations across the state. At the Convention, delegates discuss strategic opportunities and challenges, listen to memorable keynote speeches, hear reports...Read More

ANCSA: Our People. Our Land. Our Future. Film Premiere

Celebrate 50 years of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) with ANCSA: Our People. Our Land. Our Future., a documentary produced by the ANCSA Regional Association. The film looks back at the first 50 years of ANCSA using historical footage and photos and captures a glimpse of what’s to come through interviews with Alaska Native...Read More

ANCSA: Our People. Our Land. Our Future. Film Airing

Celebrate 50 years of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) with ANCSA: Our People. Our Land. Our Future., a documentary produced by the ANCSA Regional Association. The film looks back at the first 50 years of ANCSA using historical footage and photos and captures a glimpse of what’s to come through interviews with Alaska Native...Read More

Alaskan Indigenous Leaders: Visions for the Future | Women’s Day Panel

Bear Tooth Theatre (Anchorage)

Join Alaska World Affairs Council in honoring and celebrating the Indigenous women leaders in our community. Panelists include:Melissa Kookesh, Board Chair of Kootznoowoo; Marit Carlson, President of Far West; and Dena Pedebone, CEO of Gana A Yoo. The panel will be moderated by Hallie Bissett, Executive Director of the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association. For...Read More

ANCSA Symposium

Wood Center Ballroom (UAF Campus)

Doyon, Limited and the UAF Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development present a symposium on the past, present, and future of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Learn more and register by visiting: https://ou-webserver01.alaska.edu/rural/about/events/ancsa-registration.php