One of the new, more controversial provisions – granting tribal courts jurisdiction over non natives for domestic violence crimes committed in Indian Country – has reopened a long-simmering debate about tribal power in Alaska.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
It’s Kuspuk Friday in the Alaska Legislature
Traditional Native garment is worn by legislators, staff as a symbol of Alaska’s diverse people and cultures
Gold Medal brings Southeast to Juneau
The Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau this week.
Draft otter handicraft rules face scrutiny
The federal government has a new proposal for defining handicrafts made out of sea otter pelts. But it’s not what some crafts-makers expected.
SEACC backs Sealaska bill, 9 towns oppose it
A major Southeast Alaska environmental organization has endorsed the latest Sealaska land-selection legislation. But a group of communities on or near Prince of Wales Island continues to strongly oppose the measure.
Otter-bounty bill faces opposition
Legislation proposing sea-otter bounties will get its first hearing next week. It’s already drawing opposition from environmental groups and the federal marine mammal protection agency.