Welcome to the Alaska Native Media Group! Our purpose is to promote and advance Alaska Natives in media. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We host regular membership meetings. There are a number of ways to get involved, including attending a meeting or an event, becoming a member, making a donation or joining our email group.
Check out Facebook for our latest updates and our Google calendar!
Tune into our new Native Voices radio podcast!
Upcoming
Save the Date: ANCSA Panel Discussion Series
Join us for a series of panel discussions exploring the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), its history, its impact on Alaska Native communities, and its future. These conversations will bring together leaders, experts, Elders, and youth to share perspectives on ANCSA and its continuing significance.
ANCSA Fireside Chat — Elders & Youth Conference
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 9:45–10:30 a.m.
Location: Dena’ina Center, Anchorage
Speakers: Willie Hensley, Kristel Komakhuk, and Tatiana Korthuis
Moderator: Hallie Bissett
An intergenerational conversation exploring ANCSA’s history, its lasting impact, and what it means for future generations.
ANCSA Section 7(i)/7(j) Revenue Sharing
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: Rasmussen Hall, University of Alaska Anchorage
Speakers: Andrew Guy and additional speakers to be confirmed
Moderator: Hallie Bissett
A discussion of ANCSA’s revenue-sharing provisions under Sections 7(i) and 7(j) and their importance to Alaska Native corporations, shareholders, and communities.
Juneau ANCSA Panel — FAI Fly-In
Date: February 2027 (exact date to be announced)
Time: To be announced
Location: Juneau (venue to be announced)
Speakers: To be confirmed
Moderator: Hallie Bissett
This panel will explore the future of ANCSA and opportunities for Alaska Native corporations, Tribal governments, and state and federal partners to work together in supporting Alaska’s communities and economy.
Additional event details and speaker announcements will be shared as they become available.
About ANMG
The Alaska Native Media Group (ANMG) works to:
- Encourage and promote Alaska Natives in all fields of media and journalism
- Strive for fair, accurate, and relevant representation in media coverage
- Increase public understanding of Arctic issues and Alaska Native cultures
- Foster connections among Alaska Native media professionals
- Create space for dialogue, collaboration, and skill-building
Recent Successes:
- Alaska Native Media Group Annual Membership Meeting with guest speaker, Mark Trahant, Chair of Indigenous Public Media and former UAA Atwood Fellow, who presented on Rethinking First Alaskans Magazine and ICT’s challenges going forward.
- Produced and broadcast eight ANCSA panel discussions statewide
- Co-hosted public events on journalism and climate impacts
- Launched the ANCSA@50: The Journey Continues film festival
- Hosted three Alaska Native Book Fairs in partnership with regional organizations
- Taught podcasting fundamentals to youth through Alaska Press Club funding
- Held events commemorating International Women’s Day with local partners
- Organized the Gather and Garden photo contest to encourage Indigenous photojournalism
The Nellie Moore Alaska Native Journalism Scholarship Fund is now live on the Alaska Community Foundation website. Nellie was a founding board member of the Alaska Native Media Group. Thank you to the committee for making this scholarship happen in memory of the late Nellie Moore.
Learn about some grant opportunities.