Aleutians

Aug 31 2017
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Students at St. Paul’s reindeer camp butcher a female from the island’s herd. This summer, the tribal government organized the camp as part of its effort to develop a more robust reindeer management program. (Photo by Laura Kraegel/KUCB)

St. Paul Island ramps up reindeer program to improve food security

By | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Alaska Native Government & Policy, Aleutians, Arts & Culture, Food, Outdoors, Subsistence, Wildlife

For the last century, reindeer have roamed St. Paul Island without much oversight. But now, the tribal government is stepping up its management style to boost subsistence options and the local economy.

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Aug 17 2017
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Students perform an Unangan folk tale on their last day of Camp Adguyax. (Photo by Berett Wilber/KUCB)

Campers embrace culture at Unalaska’s Camp Adguyax

By | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Aleutians, Arts & Culture, Education

For five years, Sharon Livingston has organized “Camp A”, where first-, second- and third-graders immerse themselves in traditional stories, crafts and foods. By encouraging kids to explore Unangan culture, she said they learn to see the value in cultures of all kinds.

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Aug 16 2017
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Why Amazon collects local sales taxes in other states — but not Alaska

By | Aleutians, Business, Economy, Federal Government, Juneau, Local Government, State Government

If you live anywhere in the country with a sales tax, the online retailer Amazon collects it – except in Alaska. Some in Alaska want to see changes that would affect Amazon and other online sellers.

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