Haaw, haat yeey.at
‘Oh, you came you’re here’, Lingít, our 2023 language of the year learn more about the language of the year
Ugheli Dzaen
'Good day', Ahtna
Ade’ yixudz
'Hello everyone', Deg Xinaq
Dunilggux, chin'an gheli
'Welcome, thanks for coming', Dena’ina
Do'int'a?
'Hello, how are you', Tanana
At wooxéexi Át
Things happening
43rd Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference
October 18-22, 2026
Call for Proposals is now open — Submit your proposal by July 17, 2026.
At wooxéexi Át
Things happening
43rd Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference
October 18-22, 2026
Call for Proposals is now open — Submit your proposal by July 17, 2026.
Deegwinyaa?
What's the news?
Read more First Alaskans Institute Board Opposes Ballot Measure 2
First Alaskans Institute Board Opposes Ballot Measure 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Carissa Larson Communications Director, First Alaskans Institute [email protected] | (907) 677-1707 e...
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Read more Connecting Alaskans to Resources for Prevention, Wellness & Safety
Connecting Alaskans to Resources for Prevention, Wellness & Safety
Enaa neenyo (welcome / precious you came in Denaakk'e / Koyukon), First Alaskans Institute is excited to share a new interactive Statewide Resource...
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Read more Share Your Knowledge: 2026 Elders & Youth Call for Proposals Is Now Open
Share Your Knowledge: 2026 Elders & Youth Call for Proposals Is Now Open
Enaa neenyo (welcome / precious you came in Denaakk'e / Koyukon), The Call for Proposals for the 43rd Annual First Alaskans Statewide Elders & ...
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Read more MMIP Day of Awareness: In Remembrance of Our Relatives, We Commit to Justice and Healing
MMIP Day of Awareness: In Remembrance of Our Relatives, We Commit to Justice and Healing
On this Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Day of Awareness, First Alaskans Institute stands with families, communities, and loved ones...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute Welcomes Carissa Larson as Communications Director
First Alaskans Institute Welcomes Carissa Larson as Communications Director
Cama'i, First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is pleased to welcome Carissa Larson as Communications Director. Carissa is Alutiiq/Sugpiaq from Kodiak an...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute Honors Georgianna Lincoln Upon Her Retirement from the Board of Trustees
First Alaskans Institute Honors Georgianna Lincoln Upon Her Retirement from the Board of Trustees
First Alaskans Institute extends its deepest gratitude to Georgianna Lincoln as she retires from FAI’s Board of Trustees, concluding a period of d...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute Welcomes Three New Trustees to the Board of Trustees
First Alaskans Institute Welcomes Three New Trustees to the Board of Trustees
Dgheyey Kaq’, Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska, lands of the Dena’ina) First Alaskans Institute Welcomes Three New Trustees to the Boar...
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Read more POLICY ALERT — SAVE America Act
POLICY ALERT — SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act's Impacts on Voting Access — Call Your Senators
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Read more The 2025 Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Artists-In-Action & Gala Guides
The 2025 Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Artists-In-Action & Gala Guides
November 6th, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 2025 Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala Guides and Artists-in...
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Read more Resources for Community Members Affected by Typhoon Haloong
Resources for Community Members Affected by Typhoon Haloong
October 31st, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 Resource Guide for Communities Impacted by Typhoon Halong
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Read more The 2025 Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala Awardees
The 2025 Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala Awardees
October 27th, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 ANNOUNCING 2025 AWARDEES OF THE FAI HOWARD ROCK & TED STEVENS SMOKEH...
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Read more 2025 Elder and Youth Keynotes
2025 Elder and Youth Keynotes
October 10, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 42nd ANNIVERSARY OF ELDERS & YOUTH ANNOUNCES OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS WILSON JUSTIN...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute Statement Regarding the Federal Government Shutdown
First Alaskans Institute Statement Regarding the Federal Government Shutdown
First Alaskans Institute Statement on Federal Government Shutdown: It undermines the United States’ trust responsibility, a legal and moral oblig...
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Read more FAI, AFN, and CITC Enter MOU to Lead GOTNV Initiative
FAI, AFN, and CITC Enter MOU to Lead GOTNV Initiative
FAI, AFN, and CITC Enter MOU to Lead Get Out The Native Vote Initiative as We Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
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Read more First Alaskans Institute selects Tikaan Silas Galbreath as next COO
First Alaskans Institute selects Tikaan Silas Galbreath as next COO
July 8, 2025 Dgheyey Kaq’, Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska, lands of the Dena’ina) - First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is happy to announ...
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Read more Alaska Native Policy Center's Resource Guide
Alaska Native Policy Center's Resource Guide
May 22nd, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 OPEN THE ALASKA NATIVE POLICY CENTER'S RESOURCE GUIDE PDF
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Read more 2025 Elders & Youth Representatives
2025 Elders & Youth Representatives
May 21st, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 2024 STATEWIDE ELDERS & YOUTH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
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Read more Honoring the life of Jenny Irene Wiagañmiu Miller
Honoring the life of Jenny Irene Wiagañmiu Miller
May 5th, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 Re: Honoring the life of Jenny Irene Wiagañmiu Miller
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Read more Urgent Request to Rescind UA Board of Regents vote to exclude DEI language, restore Alaska Native to the ANSEP website and Affirm Tribal Sovereignty
Urgent Request to Rescind UA Board of Regents vote to exclude DEI language, restore Alaska Native to the ANSEP website and Affirm Tribal Sovereignty
March 13th, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 Re: Urgent Request to Rescind UA Board of Regents vote to exclude DEI language, rest...
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Read more Current Administration Action & Indigenous Rights: The Impact of Executive Orders on Native Communities
Current Administration Action & Indigenous Rights: The Impact of Executive Orders on Native Communities
January 31st, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 Current Administration Action & Indigenous Rights: The Impact of Executive Ord...
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Read more 2024 Elders and Youth Representatives
2024 Elders and Youth Representatives
February 7th, 2024 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 2024 STATEWIDE ELDERS & YOUTH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
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Read more First Nations' Futures Program - 2024 Alaska Fellows selected
First Nations' Futures Program - 2024 Alaska Fellows selected
First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit focused on advancing Alaska Natives for the next 10,000 years, is pleased to an...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute selects Apagzuk/Apagruk Roy Agloinga as next President/CEO
First Alaskans Institute selects Apagzuk/Apagruk Roy Agloinga as next President/CEO
January 11, 2024 Dgheyey Kaq’, Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska, lands of the Dena’ina) - First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is proud to an...
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Read more Announcing 2023 Awardees of the Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala
Announcing 2023 Awardees of the Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala
November 2nd, 2023 First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native advocacy nonprofit, is proud to announce our 12th Annual Howard Rock &...
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Read more 40th Anniversary Elders & Youth welcomes keynote speakers
40th Anniversary Elders & Youth welcomes keynote speakers
October 5th, 2023 Dgheyey Kaq’; Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska; lands of the Dena’ina) – On October 15-18, 2023, we celebrate the ...
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Read more 40th Anniversary of the Largest Statewide gathering of Elders & Youth announces the theme and opportunities to be involved
40th Anniversary of the Largest Statewide gathering of Elders & Youth announces the theme and opportunities to be involved
August 15th, 2023 Dgheyey Kaq’; Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska; lands of the Dena’ina) – On October 15-18, 2023, we celebrat...
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Read more The Board of Trustees Announce an exciting transition
The Board of Trustees Announce an exciting transition
May 19, 2023 Dgheyey Kaq’; Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska; lands of the Dena’ina) – After 15 years of service with First Alaska...
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Read more First Nations’ Futures Program – 2023 Alaska Fellows are selected
First Nations’ Futures Program – 2023 Alaska Fellows are selected
First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit focused on advancing Alaska Natives for the next 10,000 years, is pleased to an...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute mourns loss of Aveogan Oliver Leavitt
First Alaskans Institute mourns loss of Aveogan Oliver Leavitt
Dgheyey Kaq’, Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska, lands of the Dena’ina) – First Alaskans Institute (FAI) Board of Trustees and Staff are...
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Neenaal'in geenjit shoo ihłįį.
I'm happy to see you again.
