The Native corporations don’t have governmental responsibilities, Mike Williams said. They are for-profit companies that benefit Alaska Native shareholders.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Amid food supply chain concerns, tribal governments request emergency hunts
As the pandemic plays out, Kake’s tribal president says the grocery store shelves have looked different.
Mary Jane Fate, Athabascan leader and former AFN chair, dies
Mary Jane Fate was known for her advocacy for the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and her leadership of the Alaska Federation of Natives and the Fairbanks Native Association. Fate had many “firsts” at a formative time in Alaska’s history.
As processors lay out safety plans, three more tribes call on Dunleavy to close Bristol Bay fishery
During the summer, processors bring in thousands of employees; thousands of independent fishermen come to the region as well.
Watch: State, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium discuss rural COVID-19 response plans
In a Friday news conference, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Dr. Robert Onders of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium outlined plans to treat rural Alaskans who contract the coronavirus.
Aniak is preparing for 2 possible disasters at once: COVID-19 and flooding
As COVID-19 is spreading across Alaska, spring is approaching and the countdown to river breakup is beginning. The Middle Kuskokwim community of Aniak is preparing for two possible disasters at once.
Tlingit and Haida launch emergency response center for tribal citizens
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska recently created an emergency response center to keep tribal citizens updated about the pandemic in the state and across the country.
In Bristol Bay, spring means salmon — and thousands of fishermen from coronavirus hot spots
A remote fishing region will soon be flooded with seasonal workers. The hospital is equipped for only four COVID-19 patients and its chief operating officer is out of a job after emailing a coronavirus conspiracy meme. Welcome to Dillingham, Alaska.
Sitka Tribe wins 1st round in herring sac roe fishery suit against state of Alaska
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has won a round in its longstanding suit against the state over the management of the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery.
Tlingit and Haida leaders coordinate pandemic response efforts for citizens
As state, federal and local governments ramp up their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has sent an emergency declaration to its 31,000 citizens.