Native non-profit seeks space to hold convention

The Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood is requesting donated space in the parks and rec community gym to host its Grand Camp convention in early October.

Ross Nannauck III, ANB Camp 16 president, said between 200 to 400 people will attend, including delegates from Oregon to Anchorage.

“It’s a very big thing,” Nannauck said. “The last time we had a convention here was in 1971…it’s been awhile and something we’ve been working towards for a long time.”

In a letter to assembly members ANB and ANS officials wrote, “We plan to work with all B&B’s, hotels, PIA and the USFS to help...

 

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