As the Mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, it is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to the delegates and visitors who will be coming to Fairbanks for AFN Convention Week.

The whole community is working together to showcase our unparalleled Interior Hospitality that you have come to expect when the Elders & Youth and AFN meet in Fairbanks. We are honored to welcome you as our guests.

Luke Hopkins, Mayor
Fairbanks North Star Borough

As Mayor of the City of Fairbanks and on behalf of the City Council and community, I am pleased to express how delighted we are to have the Alaska Federation of Natives 2010 Convention here in Fairbanks. The people of Fairbanks have been looking forward to this event and we are joyfully coming together to do all that we can to make ready a place for you to continue to achieve great things. We welcome you and are happy to see you soon.

Terry Strle, Mayor
City of Fairbanks

Welcome! We’re glad you’ve chosen to hold your convention in Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart. This year’s Convention theme, “Village Survival!” with its emphasis on sustainable economies, is a dialogue all Alaskan communities must engage in. I applaud you, our first peoples, for tackling the difficult issues of the day in order to make life better for all. While you’re in the Interior, come visit North Pole – Santa is waiting to say hello, and so are we! Have a great Convention.

Douglas W. Isaacson, Mayor
City of North Pole

On behalf of the Doyon, Limited board and our 18,000 shareholders, we welcome AFN delegates and participants to Fairbanks. As the regional Native corporation for the Interior, Doyon is honored that the convention is once again being held in Fairbanks. We hope you enjoy the warm hospitality of the Interior, including the rich Athabascan culture. We look forward to seeing you in October and discussing the issues that are important to Alaska Natives and this great state.

Norman L. Phillips, Jr., President and CEO
Doyon, Limited

On behalf of the 42 member interior tribes of Tanana Chiefs Conference, I would like to welcome all delegates and attendees to our fair city of Fairbanks for AFN 2010.  We are honored to host this event in our homelands and look forward to showcasing our interior hospitality.  We are working hard to ensure that this year’s AFN will be productive, safe, and enjoyable for all who attend.  See you in October!

Jerry Isaac, President/Chairman
Tanana Chiefs Conference

 

On behalf of FNA board of directors, staff and members, we welcome all AFN delegates. Fairbanks is honored to host this year’s convention. As you embrace this year’s Convention theme, “Village Survival!” we hope you will enjoy our Athabascan hospitality. Have a safe and productive stay in Fairbanks. Safe travels.

Steve Ginnis, Executive Director
Fairbanks Native Association

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Denakkanaaga, I would like to welcome all of you to Fairbanks! We are all excited about hosting the AFN this year and we want you to be comfortable and have an enjoyable time during your visit. There are a lot of activities that we have lined out for you so it should be a very busy week! If there is any way that we may be of help to you during your stay, please feel free to ask any of us.

Cathi Ipalook, Executive Director
Denakkanaaga

The Interior Regional Housing Authority is pleased to welcome visitors to the “Golden Heart” of Alaska. We hope your stay in Fairbanks is a pleasant one and we, at IRHA look forward to seeing many friends and relatives during the convention.

Irene Catalone, Chief Executive Officer
Interior Regional Housing Authority

Fairbanksans are looking forward to hosting Elders & Youth and the AFN Convention this October. Please anticipate our welcome to be warm and our commitment to the success of the conventions to be strong. See you soon!

Deb Hickok, President and CEO
Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau

Links to all the most recent, official information can be found below. Please check back often for updates.

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