Changes to federal subsistence management are still possible through a newly started regulation review process.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Indigenous nation to get $7,250-per-person payments as a mine advances upstream of Alaska
The Eskay Creek project is one of several prospective mines near the British Columbia-Alaska border, where the government and industry have promised new investments.
Alaska Native veterans and heirs race to apply for Native allotments
The Dec. 29 deadline for Alaska Native veterans to apply for their Native allotments is fast approaching. About 2000 veterans are eligible, but only about 25% have filed claims.
Haines mayor proposes borough ‘return Tlingit Park to the Tlingits’
The mayor first brought up the concept this spring and says he has had conversations with the Chilkoot Indian Association’s tribal administrator.
Judge denies Southeast Alaska tribes’ effort to dismiss Metlakatla fishing rights case
The case challenging the state of Alaska’s right to regulate Metlakatla fishermen was headed for trial when a coalition of tribes asked the court to dismiss it.
Haines and Skagway collect donations for people displaced by Typhoon Halong
The Dahl Memorial Clinic and Chilkoot Indian Association are gathering supplies and food from community members, which will be shipped to Anchorage.