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Peltola gets rock star welcome as AFN keynote speaker

10/21/2022 4:15:00 AM

Peltola took the stage Thursday pitching herself as a regular Alaskan who happens to be Alaska' s congresswoman

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Peltola invited the late Congressman Don Young’s family to the stage. His daughter Joni bestowed on her his signature accessory: the beaded Alaska flag bolo tie that he wore for decades. Peltola took the stage Thursday, pitching herself as a regular Alaskan who happens to be Alaska's congresswoman. Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) addresses the AFN convention wearing the bolo tie gifted to her by the daughters of late Alaska Congressman Don Young. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)“This is what democracy is built on: Unity. Coming together. Compromising. Building consensus, building coalitions, working together. Seeing each other as humans,” she said. “Just all of the things that help us jell and work through our problems.” The crowd treated her like a rock star. They cheered at the mention of Peltola’s name and waved photos of her face that were made into hand fans.Emotional moments that weren’t on the agenda competed with the power of her speech.The late Rep. Don Young’s beaded bolo tie, seen in a close-up of a portrait. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) Read more:
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Listen: October 20, 2022 Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media Share: Rep.Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -Whether they grew up in Alaska, train in Alaska or went to college in Alaska, the 2022-23 United States National Cross Country Team is full of Alaskans or Alaska-affiliated cross country skiers on all levels.2020 , so the theme of “Celebrating Our Unity” is fitting as it returns to an in-person event.2020 , so the theme of “Celebrating Our Unity” is fitting as it returns to an in-person event. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) addresses the AFN convention wearing the bolo tie gifted to her by the daughters of late Alaska Congressman Don Young. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) U. All three participated in the last Olympic games held in Beijing, with Brennan just barely missing a Bronze medal in the women’s sprint free.S. The Alaska Native Customary Art Fair has developed into a longtime tradition at AFN, with artists from both Alaska and the Lower 48 gathering to showcase their work. Rep. In what might be the biggest shock of the team announcements, this year Schumacher has fallen from the A team to the B team. Mary Peltola took the stage at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage Thursday, pitching herself as a regular Alaskan who happens to be their congresswoman.m. Her theme, and the theme of the conference, was the power of unity. Earnhart is making his first appearance on the U. to 5 p. “This is what democracy is built on: Unity. Coming together. National team after having a very successful junior career. Compromising.m. Building consensus, building coalitions, working together. The first chance to see the Alaskans in action will be on Nov. to 3 p. Seeing each other as humans,” she said. “Just all of the things that help us jell and work through our problems. To see the full national team, click. The AFN Exhibit Fair runs from Thursday through Saturday and includes over 100 exhibitors , from various organizations to political campaigns and state agencies.” The daughters of the late Congressman Don Young say they support Mary Peltola’s re-election. Joni Nelson, left, holds Peltola’s photo. Her sister, Dawn Vallely, is on her right. It has expanded to two nights with 14 groups from throughout the state. It has expanded to two nights with 14 groups from throughout the state. (Photo by Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media) Peltola has been a congresswoman for just 38 days, and she’s running for re-election. AFN is traditionally the largest convention in the state, and this was the keynote speech. This year, for the first time ever, delegates are hearing from a member of Congress who is, like them, an Alaska Native.m. To say it was a warm reception would be an understatement. The crowd treated her like a rock star. ADVERTISEMENT The AFN Banquet puts a cap on the weekend, celebrating Indigenous cultures and reflecting on the week’s work. They cheered at the mention of Peltola’s name and waved photos of her face that were made into hand fans. The banquet is scheduled for 7 p. “I’m uplifted in this moment because of you,” Peltola said. “After years of COVID and through economic and political storms, we’re together again, celebrating our unity. And I stand before you very humbled. Tickets are $100 each or $1,200 per table, with each table seating 10. And I’m only able to stand before you in this way because of our unity and because of the faith and hope and love and courage and wisdom in this room. Entertainment for the banquet includes Marc Brown and the Blues Crew as well as an Indigenous Fashion Show, featuring a number of talented Native designers. ” Peltola mixed loftiness with down-to-Earth anecdotes about driving kids on the school run, texting with family members and fishing. Emotional moments that weren’t on the agenda competed with the power of her speech. The convention can also be viewed via livestream at. Peltola, who frequently pays tribute to her Republican predecessor, invited the late Congressman Don Young’s family to the stage. His daughter Joni bestowed on her his signature accessory: His beaded Alaska flag bolo tie. He wore it for decades. “It’s a symbol of being the congresswoman for all Alaska. So it’s kind of like passing the mantle,” said Joni Nelson, who made the tie for her father. “I felt it was a nice thing to do. The right thing to do.” The late Rep. Don Young’s beaded bolo tie, seen in a close-up of a portrait. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) She and Young’s other daughter, Dawn Vallely, both said they support Peltola’s re-election and aren’t bothered that she’s a Democrat. “Like my father, she’s focused on the needs of Alaska, and of Alaskans. And that’s the most important thing, regardless of party,” Vallely said. When Peltola finished speaking but before she left the stage, one corner of the hall at the Dena’ina Center broke into song. The attendees traditionally sit according to region, and this corner was designated for Peltola’s home area, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The song was an Orthodox blessing, wishing her many years. Then, from the Northwest region, a hymn in Inupiaq. One elder led the way, reading the verse from her cell phone screen. When they finished, a “Hallelujah” hymn broke out from the Interior section. Peltola stood at the front of the stage, looking over the immense hall, her eyes brimming with tears. Share this story: Alaska Public Media is our partner station in Anchorage. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences. Subscribe Get notifications about news related to the topics you care about. You can unsubscribe anytime. 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