After this year's successful convention, the Alaska Federation of Natives has decided to return to Fairbanks in 2007.

This October, the conference was held for the first time in Fairbanks since 1998. Many attendees praised the city for the warm welcome they received.

The conference is usually held in Anchorage, where it take place in 2006. Some Natives say Anchorage hasn't appreciated AFN and the positive impact the conference has on the city.

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AFN to return in 2007 (The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 12/8)

Relevant Links:
Alaska Federation of Natives - http://www.nativefederation.org

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