A smaller, stopgap Sealaska land bill is on the back burner – at least for now. But the full measure is scheduled for markup during a congressional hearing this week.
Alaska Native Corporations
Sealaska sells one business, may buy another
Sealaska has sold its international shipping-management business. Officials say it’s part of a change in corporate direction.
Fourteen shareholders run for Sealaska Board of Directors
Ten Sealaska shareholders are challenging four incumbents for the regional Native corporation’s board of directors.
Feds oppose smaller Sealaska land bill
A new, smaller Sealaska land-selection measure faces opposition from the federal government. The legislation would transfer 3,600 acres of the Tongass National Forest to the Southeast-based regional Native corporation.
Second bill proposes smaller Sealaska land transfer
A second measure transferring Tongass National Forest land to Sealaska is before Congress on Thursday. It’s stopgap legislation turning 3,600 acres over to the Southeast-based regional Native corporation.
Sealaska reports higher profits
Sealaska is making more money. Southeast Alaska’s regional Native corporation says it brought in almost $312 million during 2012.
Sealaska, UAS official sentenced in DUI case
Joseph Nelson changes plea for February incident
Search underway for lost Sealaska canoe
Two canoes traveling from Juneau hit bad weather and rough water on Saturday. One canoe was lost.
Congress looking at Sealaska Lands Bill
The latest Sealaska land conveyance bill had its first public showing in Congress on Thursday.
Sealaska legislation going before Senate panel
The revised Sealaska land bill will have its first Senate hearing on Thursday.