The Violence Against Women Act focuses on domestic violence and sexual assault survivor programs.
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Supreme Court to hear challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act
The law was passed in 1978 in response to the disproportionate removal of Native children from their homes, families and communities.
Indigenous artists take the mainstage at Juneau’s Rock Aak’w
Fourteen musical acts will participate in an international Indigenous music festival this weekend.
Advocates say the legal system needs more Indigenous representation
Legal experts say that unless the justice system includes more Indigenous people as lawyers and judges — inequities in incarceration will continue.
‘Chickaloonies’ comic puts contemporary spin on traditional stories
The name Chickaloonies comes from what Macheras’ mom called all the “crazy kids from Chickaloon.”
Thunderstorms move across Chukchi and Beaufort seas
Climate specialist Rick Thoman says the likelihood of these storms becoming more common is high and will continue to rise as our climate changes.
Advocates hope return of Alaska Native student from Carlisle Indian School inspires others to bring ancestors home
Sophia Tetoff is the first Alaska Native student buried at the former Carlisle school in Pennsylvania to return to Alaska. Tetoff’s relative, and other advocates, hope her story inspires others to seek the return of their ancestors.
For Gwich’in artist Colleen Firmin Thomas, abstract painting helps ‘to process the world’
Her work intertwines traditional painting methods with porcupine quills, fur and feathers to showcase different intricacies in nature, the life around her and her own life experiences.
Unangax̂ educators will teach Unangam Tunuu language class at University of Alaska Anchorage
The course will be one of several Alaska Native language courses offered at the university through its Alaska Native Studies program.
Remains of Alaska Native student buried at Pennsylvania boarding school will return to Pribilofs
Beginning June 19, the U.S Army will begin the process to return the remains of 10 Native students buried at the Carlisle school.