The new owners of the Red Chris Mine in British Columbia hope to expand the copper and gold project, which is already bigger than Wrangell Island.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Bill to create tribally-run public schools progresses through Alaska Legislature
The bill would create and fund a pilot program for five tribally-run public schools in the state, but it still has a long way to go before becoming law.
Tlingit and Haida cancels food distribution due to federal funding cuts
A USDA notice to Tlingit and Haida said that the tribe’s community food distributions “no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate.”
Tlingit and Haida tribal assembly votes to limit number of delegates from outside Southeast Alaska
Tribal delegates from places like Seattle and Anchorage say this limits the voices from some of the largest communities of tribal members, but delegates from Southeast say this gives rural tribal members more of a voice.
Tlingit and Haida president calls for unity amid federal uncertainty at tribal assembly in Juneau
More than 120 delegates of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska are meeting in Juneau for its 90th annual tribal assembly in Juneau.
State seeks preliminary injunction against Eklutna Tribe casino
The Native Village of Eklutna’s new casino has been going full steam ahead since it opened in January, but the state wants a court order that could stop it in its tracks.