Alaska shellfish farmers hope a new state mariculture initiative will help boost their businesses. But they warn it’s not an easy industry to expand.
Alaska Native Corporations
Shareholder seeks term limits for Sealaska directors
A longtime critic of Sealaska is campaigning to limit the terms of the regional Native corporation’s board of directors. Previous efforts have failed.
Congress OKs Coast Guard bill to transfer lands
Congress has approved a Coast Guard bill that includes several land transfers Alaska’s congressional delegation has pursued for years.
Nunavik Inuit mourn the passing of Juneau mayor Greg Fisk
“He’s definitely in the history books of the Inuit of Nunavik.”
Nome Native corporation sells mining equipment, reclaims land
It’s been a long and unproductive road for the Rock Creek Mine. But now that it’s being liquidated, money will finally flow into the pockets of its current owner, Bering Straits Native Corporation.
Chilkat robe returning to Southeast
After the seller learned the robe was a sacred item, he allowed SHI to purchase it at the reserve price of $14,500.