AFN lobbies for protection of subsistence rights
At its annual convention last October, Alaska Federation of Natives delegates adopted a proclamation that Alaska Natives would use every political and legal means to … more
Summit: Development of Native tourism on rise
A speaker at a tourism summit says strides are being made to develop rural Alaska Native tourism.
Sealaska holds “First Tree Ceremony” to launch 2013 timber harvest
The Juneau-based regional Native corporation says in a press release that the event is like a Blessing of the Fleet at the beginning of fishing season.
Central Council tribal assembly meets in Juneau
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council holds its 78th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau this week.
THCC President Thomas will leave post in 2014
Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas will retire when his term ends next year.
Spring Sealaska dividends total $12 million
Sealaska’s approximately 21,000 shareholders will get their spring dividends around April 12th. Its Board of Directors approved the distribution at a meeting today.
VAWA provision triggers new debate on tribal authority in Alaska
One of the new, more controversial provisions – granting tribal courts jurisdiction over non natives for domestic violence crimes committed in Indian Country – has reopened a long-simmering debate about tribal power in Alaska.
It’s Kuspuk Friday in the Alaska Legislature
Traditional Native garment is worn by legislators, staff as a symbol of Alaska’s diverse people and cultures
Gold Medal brings Southeast to Juneau
The Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau this week.
Draft otter handicraft rules face scrutiny
The federal government has a new proposal for defining handicrafts made out of sea otter pelts. But it’s not what some crafts-makers expected.
