A government-backed mining boom in British Columbia may have downstream impacts to Southeast Alaska. It’s uniting tribes across borders.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
Remembering Harvey B. Marvin
Tlingit elder Harvey B. Marvin, of Juneau, has died at the age of 81
Trial program aims to increase number of insured Alaska Natives
The program purchases insurance for a select number of income eligible, qualified Alaska Natives, and pays all the monthly bills.
Murkowski introduces legislation to continue funding Native language programs
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson introduce the 2014 Native American Languages Reauthorization Act
Record number of students graduate from UAS
Six hundred and eighty-five students received awards including bachelor’s and graduate degrees, occupational endorsements, and certificates.
Potential rule change could allow Alaska tribal land into trusts
Yesterday’s announcement is a legal turn that could vastly expand tribal sovereignty in Alaska.