10/21/11 Newscast - The Alaska Federation Convention starts with a keynote address by Iditarod Sleddog Race champion Inupiaq Eskimo John Quniac Baker; AFN President and CEO says Natives face federal budget cuts and challenges to subsistence ANCHORAGE, AK (kbc) - The AFN Convention heard an inspiring talk by Iditarod champ John Baker, Inupiaq of Kotzebue. AFN President and CEO Julie Kitka says unity is needed to face challenges. A panel describes ways to build unity. AFN participants say education is important. Tribes and corporations need to respect roles of each and work to strengthen one another. And 85% prefer Sailor Boy Pilot Bread over Spam. © Copyright 2012, kbc