Lawsuit threatened to force cleanup of ANCSA lands
State officials say they have issued 548 notices of intent to sue the Interior Department over failure to clean up contamination on lands transferred to Alaska Native corporations under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Education board considers new Native language opportunities
Public comment is being sought by the Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development on regulations on Native languages, teacher certification and assessment participation guidelines.
Interior: Remove derogatory names from federal lands
Several states already have legislation in place prohibiting use of the word “squaw” in place names, and bills are pending in both houses of Congress to address derogatory names on geographic features on public land units.
Orutsararmiut Native Council opposed Donlin mine
A survey conducted by the Orutsararmiut Native Council of over 300 tribal members found that most tribal members oppose the proposed Donlin Gold mine.
Biden to protect Native American sacred site, boost safety
President Joe Biden plans to showcase his commitment to Native Americans on Monday, Nov. 15 by taking steps to improve public safety and justice for their communities.
NPS celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Indigenous traditions, languages and other contributions are being honored in November by the National Park Service with events celebrating Native American Heritage Month.
Pratt Museum exhibits works by famed Inupiat artist
It’s not his first solo show at Homer’s Pratt Museum, but for aficionados of the work of sculptor, silversmith and woodcarver Ron Senungetuk it’s significant to see the cumulative impact of 55 years of the internationally renowned artist’s work.
AFN convention goes online-only Dec. 13-14
Safety precautions have prompted the Alaska Federation of Natives to opt to hold a second annual convention online only, rather than as the indoor gathering that attracts thousands of attendees every year.
DHSS says flu shots are more important than ever
State health officials and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are teaming up to implore Alaskans to get vaccinated against the flu before the end of October, to help protect individuals and prevent additional stress on the state’s medical providers.
Cup’ik activist calls for economic solutions for a changing planet
"We can’t keep compromising our climate and polluting our waters, lands and community health for jobs," Sophie Swope said.
