A ballot initiative aimed at protecting salmon habitat is facing stiff opposition from industry groups, unions and Native corporations in Alaska. That opposition was on full display at an Anchorage hearing on the measure this week.
Alaska Native Corporations
Sealaska to donate $100,000 to group backing Walker and Mallott re-election
The regional Native corporation is kicking in $100,000 to a group backing the independent ticket.
Summer camp promotes Alutiiq culture on Afognak Island
The land on which the camp sits was owned by Afognak Native Corporation and, after an archeaological dig was completed, the camp was turned over to the tribe and later the land was donated as well. Native Village of Afognak turned it into the kids cultural camp.
Independent candidate wins seat on Sealaska board of directors
Sealaska shareholders elected independent candidate Nicole Hallingstad to the Native corporation’s board of directors.
Two remaining independents vie for spots on Sealaska board
One of three independent candidates running for the Sealaska Board of Directors withdrew from the race this week. Shareholders will find out the results of the election tomorrow at the annual meeting in Wrangell.
Alaska’s northernmost town still in transition 1 1/2 years after official name change
“Barrow” is everywhere while walking around town: on the fire trucks, in the name of the high school, the local utility company, on the North Slope Borough’s official logo. But the name “Utqiaġvik” is showing up, as well. It’s on City Hall and on municipal department letterhead.