FNA statement on U.S. Senate passage of federal budget
FNA statement on U.S. Senate passage of federal budget July 1, 2025 At Fairbanks Native Association, we are deeply troubled by the U.S. Senate passing its devastating spending bill. This bill reduces Tribal funding by $2.7 billion, or 8.2%, in critical services across Indian county. This is part of a downward trend of ignoring the federal […]
Melissa Charlie’s statement on Governor’s education funding veto
For immediate release June 13, 2025 Fairbanks, Alaska—The Fairbanks Native Association (FNA), a nonprofit with education as one of its core missions since 1963, is deeply disappointed by Governor Dunleavy’s veto of education funding announcement yesterday. FNA operates programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, JOM and Tribal Home Visiting. We know firsthand the […]
Melissa Charlie, FNA’s Executive Director, testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
For immediate release Contact: Diana Campbell, 907-452-1648, ext. 6236 or dcampbell@fairbanksnative.org May 16, 2025 Fairbanks, Alaska —Melissa Charlie, FNA Executive Director, spoke before a Senate committee that federal health and education funding is critical to FNA’s early childhood development, behavioral health services and community services. “We assist individuals in times of great need,” Charlie testified […]
FNA statement on Marvin Roberts settlement with City of Fairbanks
March 25, 2025 Fairbanks, Alaska—Today it was announced that the City of Fairbanks will pay Marvin Roberts $11.5 million to settle his case against them. Through the case, Marvin Roberts, known as one of the Fairbanks Four, fought to bring to light misconduct that led to his wrongful incarceration. Marvin, along with Eugene Vent, Kevin […]