The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission, which represents 15 federally recognized tribes of Southeast Alaska, has taken a stand in support of Alaska Ballot Measure 1.
“This important ballot issue aligns with our mission of protecting our way of life for future generations” said Rob Sanderson Jr., chairman of the SEITC board, in a statement issued on Oct. 12. “We cannot reproach our Canadian neighbors for their mining practices that threaten our waters in Southeast Alaska without ensuring that we are diligent in keeping our lands and water pristine.”
Member tribes include Metlakatla, Saxman, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Klawock, Kasaan, Hydaburg, Craig, Kake, Douglas, Haines, Sitka, Yakutat, Klukwan, and Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.
