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PHOTOS: Dancing, speeches and protest kick off the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives convention

Alaska Public Media
Published October 17, 2019 at 1:38 PM AKDT
The Tagiumiut Dancers perform at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives Conference at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Photo by Zachariah Hughes / Alaska Public Media)
The Tagiumiut Dancers perform at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives Conference at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Photo by Zachariah Hughes / Alaska Public Media)

A vest worn during the posting of the color guard during opening ceremonies at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives Conference at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Photo by Zachariah Hughes / Alaska Public Media)

Pete Kaiser speaks at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives conference at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Photo by Zachariah Hughes / Alaska Public Media)

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An Alaska Native man in a black sweatshirt stands and speaks
Alaska Native organizer and activist Samuel Johns protests during a speech by Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives Conference at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Photo by Zachariah Hughes / Alaska Public Media)

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A protester holds a sign during a speech by Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives Conference at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Photo by Zachariah Hughes / Alaska Public Media)
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