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Monday, October 27, 2003

The annual convention of Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) wrapped up on Saturday with an awards ceremony.

Herman Kitka Sr. received the Elder of the Year award for his dedication to subsistence hunting and fishing rights. Kitka is Tlingit from the village of Sitka.

AFN's Parents of the Year were Patty and Nadia Mullan. Business Owners of the Year were Bob and Denise May, who run a lodge on Afognak Island.

The Ruby John Lifetime Achievement Award went to Frank Ferguson, a state lawmaker and Native leader who died in June. Ferguson's family accepted the award.

Awards for culture, health and education were also handed out.

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AFN honors outstanding members (The Anchorage Daily News 10/26)
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Relevant Documents:
Transcript: Sen. Stevens to Alaska Federation of Natives (October 24, 2003)

Relevant Links:
Alaska Federation of Natives - http://www.nativefederation.org/flash.html
Sen. Ted Stevens - http://stevens.senate.gov

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