MMIP Cross Dedication
Memorial Cross Dedicated to Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons On a bright fall afternoon, Native leaders, law enforcement officials, community members, and families of the missing and murdered gathered in remembrance and solidarity to dedicate a large cross honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons. The cross is located at the Fairbanks Native Association Alaska […]
Jolene Malamute seated on FNA board
Laura Ekada resigns board position to go to medical school Jolene Malamute seated on FNA board Fairbanks, Alaska —Jolene Malamute has accepted an open position on FNA’s Board of Directors. Malamute was elected as an alternative board member in March 2025. She previously elected to the board in 2022 and was the board treasurer. Malamute […]
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 […]
Hope for children comes in a new day treatment program
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 […]
Melissa Charlie chosen to be FNA new executive director
3830 South Cushman St., Suite 100 Fairbanks, AK 99701 Phone 907-452-1648 • Fax 907-456-4148 • fairbanksnative.org Feb. 21, 2024 PRESS RELEASE: Melissa Charlie chosen to be FNA new executive director Fairbanks, Alaska — The FNA board of directors has chosen Melissa Charlie to lead the nonprofit organization. Charlie has been FNA’s deputy director for the […]
Steve Ginnis to retire as head of Fairbanks Native Association
3830 South Cushman St., Suite 100 Fairbanks, AK 99701 Phone 907-452-1648 • Fax 907-456-4148 • www.www.fairbanksnative.org Feb. 21, 2024 PRESS RELEASE: Steve Ginnis to retire as head of Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, Alaska — After 15 years of dedicated service, Steve Ginnis, executive director of Fairbanks Native Association, has announced his retirement. Ginnis has been […]