Tribes, organizations, and communities have begun opposing the mine development and organizing.
Alaska Native Corporations
Arctic Slope Regional Corp. to leave the Alaska Federation of Natives
Arctic Slope Regional Corp. would be the only Alaska Native corporation in the state not to be a member of the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Alaska Native nonprofit sues Texas insurance company over earthquake damage
Cook Inlet Tribal Council says its insurer has acted in bad faith assessing earthquake damage and paying money for repairs.
A new oil boom on Alaska’s North Slope is encircling a village, and residents have raised a red flag
A major proposed North Slope oil project is running into local opposition from residents of the village of Nuiqsut, who are already partially surrounded by development and wary of more.
Sealaska shareholders have dividends to spend. With reduced ferries, it’s tough to shop.
For thousands of Sealaska Corp. shareholders, it’s a tradition to take shopping trips to larger communities when dividends are distributed. But gaps in ferry service mean many aren’t able to make the trip.
Pushed by young people, AFN declares a climate emergency
The Alaska Federation of Natives convention heard remarks by both of Alaska’s U.S. senators and voted on a number or resolutions, one of which sparked a contentious debate on climate change.