Tlingit battle helmets were designed to inspire fear. The thick, wooden head armor carried imagery of strong warriors, fierce animals or revered ancestors.
Alaska Native Corporations
Keeping its promise, Interior Dept. gives Ahtna region more say in moose, caribou hunt
In its final days, the Obama administration is forging ahead with a promise to include Alaska Native tribes in the management of fish and wildlife on federal land. Deputy Interior Secretary Michael Connor was in Anchorage today to announce a pilot project giving Native communities in the Ahtna region greater say in managing the subsistence…
Alaska Native corporation acquires oil and gas leases in Arctic waters
The Alaska Native corporation representing the North Slope has bought two federal leases in the Beaufort sea formerly owned by Shell. That gives the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, or ASRC, the right to explore for oil and gas in the Arctic Ocean, which has historically been controversial in the region.
Sealaska Corp. announces $10.5 million in dividends
The Sealaska regional Native corporation will distribute $10.5 million to shareholders in November. That brings the 2016 total payout to a $26.4 million.
Concerns over tribal, corporate affiliation prompt candidate to withdraw AFN leadership bid
Joe Nelson of Juneau said many in the delegation felt strongly that the position should be filled by a tribal representative.
UAS vice chancellor, Sealaska board member nominated for AFN co-chair
Joe Nelson was nominated by the Southeast regional Native corporation at the AFN convention Thursday.