There is diversity among the tribes. Though we are Alaskan Native, our backgrounds are different, dependent on the land/area that we come from. AFN was created so that all of the tribal leaders could come together and work towards political equality. As Alaskan Native, it is imperative that we know Federal Policy (And its changes), to ensure our future generations hold a say in what is done to our land and its people. AFN is proof that we as a people, can work together to see that our way of life is protected. As for your misfortune of having Caucasian parents, I cannot change the way you perceive yourself, or your people. Though I can say, I will not judge you solely based on the color of your skin. If it is your wish to highlight the differences of race and skin color, I would like to disclose that I was raised by an Irish woman, who holds a personality like no other. Here I am, a 4/4 decedent of Qikiktagrukmiut, raised in a, "White," home. I am proof that we are resilient.