Haaw, haat yeey.at
‘Oh, you came you’re here’, Lingít, our 2023 language of the year learn more about the language of the year
Ugheli Dzaen
'Good day', Ahtna
Ade’ yixudz
'Hello everyone', Deg Xinaq
Dunilggux, chin'an gheli
'Welcome, thanks for coming', Dena’ina
Do'int'a?
'Hello, how are you', Tanana
Paġlagivsi!
Welcome
At First Alaskans Institute our work is centered around advancing Alaska Native priorities and communities. We welcome you to our virtual home, a place to gather, share stories and celebrate our Alaska Native peoples and cultures. As a community we are stronger when we work together, sharing and providing for each other. Join us as we work towards our vision: Progress for the next 10,000 years...
Our team is also excited to share that we've changed locations from downtown to midtown Anchorage, on the ancestral and unceded traditional territories of the Dena'ina Peoples, Dgheyey Kaq'. Our Office Warming Reception will be held on Friday, July 18th, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We’re inviting you and your community to join us at our new location: 2525 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 on the 4th floor, suite 400. There will be a food truck in the parking lot, artist vendor tables in our atrium, a dance group in our office on the 4th floor, and FAI merch items.
Our team can’t wait to show the community our new place that feels a little brighter and has plenty of room for parking. Join us as we open this space to connect!
Deegwinyaa?
What's the news?
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Honoring the life of Jenny Irene Wiagañmiu Miller
May 5th, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 Re: Honoring the life of Jenny Irene Wiagañmiu Miller
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Read more Urgent Request to Rescind UA Board of Regents vote to exclude DEI language, restore Alaska Native to the ANSEP website and Affirm Tribal Sovereignty
Urgent Request to Rescind UA Board of Regents vote to exclude DEI language, restore Alaska Native to the ANSEP website and Affirm Tribal Sovereignty
March 13th, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 Re: Urgent Request to Rescind UA Board of Regents vote to exclude DEI language, rest...
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Read more Current Administration Action & Indigenous Rights: The Impact of Executive Orders on Native Communities
Current Administration Action & Indigenous Rights: The Impact of Executive Orders on Native Communities
January 31st, 2025 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 Current Administration Action & Indigenous Rights: The Impact of Executive Ord...
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Read more 2024 Elders and Youth Representatives
2024 Elders and Youth Representatives
February 7th, 2024 Contact: [email protected], 907-677-1700 2024 STATEWIDE ELDERS & YOUTH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
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Read more First Nations' Futures Program - 2024 Alaska Fellows selected
First Nations' Futures Program - 2024 Alaska Fellows selected
First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit focused on advancing Alaska Natives for the next 10,000 years, is pleased to an...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute selects Apagzuk/Apagruk Roy Agloinga as next President/CEO
First Alaskans Institute selects Apagzuk/Apagruk Roy Agloinga as next President/CEO
January 11, 2024 Dgheyey Kaq’, Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska, lands of the Dena’ina) - First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is proud to an...
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Read more Announcing 2023 Awardees of the Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala
Announcing 2023 Awardees of the Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala
November 2nd, 2023 First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native advocacy nonprofit, is proud to announce our 12th Annual Howard Rock &...
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Read more 40th Anniversary Elders & Youth welcomes keynote speakers
40th Anniversary Elders & Youth welcomes keynote speakers
October 5th, 2023 Dgheyey Kaq’; Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska; lands of the Dena’ina) – On October 15-18, 2023, we celebrate the ...
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Read more 40th Anniversary of the Largest Statewide gathering of Elders & Youth announces the theme and opportunities to be involved
40th Anniversary of the Largest Statewide gathering of Elders & Youth announces the theme and opportunities to be involved
August 15th, 2023 Dgheyey Kaq’; Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska; lands of the Dena’ina) – On October 15-18, 2023, we celebrat...
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Read more The Board of Trustees Announce an exciting transition
The Board of Trustees Announce an exciting transition
May 19, 2023 Dgheyey Kaq’; Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska; lands of the Dena’ina) – After 15 years of service with First Alaska...
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Read more First Nations’ Futures Program – 2023 Alaska Fellows are selected
First Nations’ Futures Program – 2023 Alaska Fellows are selected
First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit focused on advancing Alaska Natives for the next 10,000 years, is pleased to an...
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Read more First Alaskans Institute mourns loss of Aveogan Oliver Leavitt
First Alaskans Institute mourns loss of Aveogan Oliver Leavitt
Dgheyey Kaq’, Dena’inaq ełnen’aq’ qilan (Anchorage, Alaska, lands of the Dena’ina) – First Alaskans Institute (FAI) Board of Trustees and Staff are...
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Neenaal'in geenjit shoo ihłįį.
I'm happy to see you again.
