The Organized Village of Saxman lost its designation during a 2007 Federal Subsistence Board review. A bill now in Congress would change the rural determination process.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
2 Gene Studies Suggest First Migrants To Americas A Complex Mix
Scientists assume a wave of people from what’s now Siberia crossed into North America via Alaska, maybe 23,000 years ago. Genetics support that, but may also suggest another wave from Australasia.
Senate education bill bolsters role of Alaska tribes
The bill establishes a competitive grant program to support Native language immersion schools.
2015 WEIO Kicks Off in Fairbanks
Scores of athletes are competing in games like the Alaskan high kick, seal hop and ear pull. The Alaska Native traditional games were originally developed to teach important hunting, survival skills and teamwork.
Nome Reindeer Ranch Cultivates A New Generation of Herders
The owner of the Midnite Sun Reindeer Ranch says it’ll take time for Alaska — having herded for just over 100 years — to catch up to places like Chukotka, Norway, Finland and Sweden, countries that have been refining their techniques for 4,000 years.
Religious Freedom, States’ Interests Clash Over Autopsies
When Tadd Johnson got a call in February that a Native American tribal elder in northern Minnesota had died and authorities were preparing to do an autopsy over his family’s objections, the message was simple.
Douglas Indian Association charters cruise to the Taku Glacier
On Sunday, the Douglas Indian Association invited tribal elders, elected officials, and members of the press on a trip up to the Taku Glacier.
Hoonah vets recount Vietnam war, homecoming in new documentary
“When I was in Vietnam, I told myself if I ever make it out of here, I’m going back home and I’m staying there until the day I die,” says Victor Bean.
First reindeer arrive in Port Heiden to re-establish herd
For the next three months, an experienced herder will stay in Port Heiden to teach everyone about the reindeer.
Judge orders cancellation of Redskins trademark registration
In his 70-page ruling, Lee emphasized that the organization is still free to use the name if it wishes — the team would just lose some legal protections that go along with federal registration of a trademark.