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Garth and Emily Caldwell with newborn Julie at the AFN convention.

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Garth and Emily Caldwell with newborn Julie at the AFN convention.

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Images and memories of the AFN convention

Published: October 26th, 2009 01:53 PM
Last Modified: October 26th, 2009 02:05 PM

The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention wrapped up in Anchorage over the weekend. Wasilla blogger and photographer Bill Hess is commemorating the convention with a series of "Wandering About the AFN" posts with photos and anecdotes. Mudflats blogger AK Muckraker also had camera in hand as she wandered the Denaina Center. "I love when AFN happens and enjoying the happy feeling of those who gather," she writes. "Even though sometimes the topics can be serious, and even sobering, there is an abiding sense of community and closeness. The AFN is like a big friends and family reunion. it's impossible to look around without seeing people smiling and laughing and hugging friends they have not seen since last year." KTUU reminds us that the state's largest gathering of indigenous people will return to Fairbanks next year, depriving Anchorage businesses of a big annual shot of cash. "We'll miss them," said Ronada Hutchins of the Alaska Mint. "Miss the beautiful artwork that we see, miss the excitement and the good times."

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