First Alaskans

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FAI’s 40th Annual Elders & Youth Conference will begin on Sunday, October 15th to October 18th, 2023 in Anchorage at the Dena’ina Center. Please sign up here: signup.com/go/YcsRJLh Questions: email info@firstalaskans.org with any questions. Gunalchéesh

Let's support our Maui ʻohana! Join us for a benefit concert featuring the Hawaiian Reggae band H3. A fundraiser to support the Hawaii Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund. The fund is providing financial resources to support the people and places affected by the wildfires.

FAI 40TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE ELDERS & YOUTH CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of uplifting our Elders & youth from across our state. Register: tinyurl.com/eldersandyouth… More info: firstalaskans.org #FirstAlaskans #Eldersandyouth

FAI IS HIRING- a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit, is recruiting for several positions: Indigenous Knowledge Researcher, Gyedm si ndzox, Indigenous Advancement Director, & Indigenous Storytelling & Communications Strategist. Learn how to apply at: firstalaskans.org/opportunities/

**FAI IS HIRING, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!** We invite you to apply and/or forward this announcement to others who may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Gunalchéesh (thank you in Lingit) for sharing! Contact us info@firstalaskans.org with any questions. #FirstAlaskans

Join us tomorrow afternoon in Dzántik'i Héeni to celebrate the Global Launch of #Moananuiākea with the Hōkūleʻa Crew! *Please note location and time change* @hokuleacrew @Sealaska @KSNews @tlingithaida

Aloha, please join us this morning as we livestream Our Spirits Reawakened Day 3: Cultural Education Exchange morning plenary: youtube.com/live/fkie5ii-M…

Please join us this morning as ANPC Director, 'Wáahlaal Gíidaak hosts a discussion on Canoe Life with the Polynesian Voyage Society & our Alaskan canoe crew. The discussion will be live-streamed at: youtube.com/watch?v=c_HBgw… #moananuiakea #FirstAlaskans

**FAI TRUSTEES ANNOUNCE AN EXCITING TRANSITION** After 15 years of service with FAI for our Alaska Native community, the Trustees announce that La quen náay Liz Medicine Crow will be transitioning out of the President/CEO role by the end of 2023. firstalaskans.org/wp-content/upl…

**FAI IS HIRING, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!** We invite you to apply and/or forward this announcement to others who may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Gunalchéesh (thank you in Lingit) for sharing! Contact us info@firstalaskans.org with any questions. #FirstAlaskans

Project Jukebox holds ten new oral history interviews with those involved in the passage of ANCSA. bit.ly/3MzuoOB #firstalaskans #ANCSAat50 #projectjukebox #ShapingTheKnowledgeThatInformsAlaskans @FirstAlaskansMagazine

An Alaska Native reader reviews Native-written books. See what other books we read in our latest issue of the First Alaskans Magazine! bit.ly/3CwfV1r #firstalaskans #firstalaskansmagazine #nativebooks #nativeamericanwriter #StephenGrahamJones #indigenousauthor

Allison Akootchook Warden carries Iñupiaq culture forward in unconventional ways. Read about it in First Alaskans Magazine’s Fall issue: bit.ly/3TrB5ER #firstalaskan #alaskanculture #AlaskaNative #nativeperformer #alaskanativeartist #allisonakootchookwarden @ArtsArctic

The SBA has taken steps to revise regulations governing the 8(a) Business Development Program, significantly impacting entity-owned firms. Read more in our Fall issue today! bit.ly/3CyC1Aq #firstalaskans #catalyze #sba #tribalconsultations #AlaskaANCs #AlaskaTribe

#PickClickGive for FAI. Our Summer Internship Program interns gain work experience, leadership, & reliable job skills to enter into leadership level positions by networking, mentoring & encouraging a strong & grounded foundation in cultural identity and community knowledge.

The importance of Native participation in cultural tourism and its vital role in Alaska's state economy. Read more in our First Alaskans Magazine’s Fall issue today! bit.ly/3MysEFx #firstalaskans #alaskanativecorporations #alaskanative #culturaltourism

@firstalaskans announces the selection of our 10th annual First Nations’ Futures Program cohort: • Qaiyaan Harcharek • Unignax Dustin Newman • Ch’aak’tí Shawaan Jackson-Gamble • Tumaq Cody Pequeño • Jonathan Samuelson • Kaaswóot Gloria Wolfe firstalaskans.org/newsroom/news-…

A wellness program in Dgheyey Kaq’ (Anchorage) reconnects youth to their heritage. Read more in our First Alaskans Magazine’s Fall issue today! bit.ly/3CzCiD3 #alaskanative #alaskaculture #anchorage #LivingAndLovingOurCultures @ANHC

A window of opportunity for Yukon-Kuskokwim Regional Tribal Government. Learn more in our latest issue: bit.ly/3CzBuy1 #firstalaskans #alaskanative #alaska @FirstAlaskansMagazine