Nome residents gathered at a church vigil and fundraisers were scheduled in at least two communities, as the region came together in the wake of the tragedy.
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What’s in a name? Following presidential order, Athabascan reflections on the meaning of Denali
Shakespeare once asked, “What’s in a name? Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?” And in the case of Denali, would a mountain by another name be as magnificent?
Trump executive order puts dozens of clean energy projects in rural Alaska in limbo
The projects aim to decrease emissions, lower energy costs and support local infrastructure in rural communities.
Jimmy Carter’s Alaska legacy, and how he got the name Nahóowoo
Impacts from President Jimmy Carter’s landmark Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act continue today, especially for Alaska Native peoples.
Lawsuit challenges Eklutna Tribe’s right to build and operate a gaming hall near Anchorage
The Native Village of Eklutna has worked for years to build a small-scale casino on a piece of land owned by tribal members. That effort now faces a lawsuit.
President Biden’s apology for abusive Indian boarding schools seen only as the beginning
Native leaders say it’s a good first step, but want the apology to be followed by more meaningful action.