First Alaskans Magazine
Laying Down the Law

December 2009/January 2010 Issue

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LAYING DOWN THE LAW
Heather Kendall-Miller as a mother, wife and defender of Native rights
by Tammy Judd


REALIZING NATIVE DREAMS
AFN's president assesses the convention, and award winners are honored
by Alex DeMarban


10 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Reflections on the anniversary of the Alaska Native Heritage Center
by Matt Nevala


NATIVE WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Day with President Obama had merit for tribes, leaders say
by Alex DeMarban


ACTRESS ON A ROLE
Unalakleet's Ariel Tweto parlays game show fame into TV project
by Van Williams


OLD FLAME NEVER DIES
Relationship born, then lost in couple's 20s renewed in their 70s
by Beth Skabar


SHOP KEEPS ON GIVING
Respect to artists, offers of scholarships are business as usual
by Cinthia Richie


FROM THE EDITOR - Toward better visions


In the Magazine

NOTES FROM ALL OVER
Award-winning home-building film

BUSH TOUGH
Yup'ik sense of natural world

FACES IN THE CROWD
Northern dreamers at AFN banquet

REMEMBERED
First Alaska Native dies in Afghanistan war


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