The communities have long argued that being left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was an injustice.
"Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act"
Alaska asks judge to determine whether federal officials can create Indian country in the state
At issue is a 787-square-foot parcel of land in downtown Juneau.
Judge tosses Alaska suit against feds over contaminated ANCSA lands
Assuming the judgment stands, it blocks one possible avenue for forcing a solution to a decades-long saga.
Donlin mine promises revenue for all Alaska Native corporations, but critics point to environmental risks
The mine, which is on the cusp of being constructed after two decades of exploration and planning work, would be one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the world.
Sealaska to pay $15.4 million in shares
The amount of the dividend per shareholder ranges from $374 to $695 per 100 shares and depends on the class of shareholder.
Alaska sues Interior Department over contaminated ANCSA lands
The suit asks a judge to issue an order compelling the department to conduct surveys and draft plans for cleanup.
Blood quantum requirement dropped for Sealaska Corporation enrollment
Sealaska is the third of Alaska’s 12 regional Native corporations to eliminate the blood quantum requirement.
EPA official says agency is committed to cleaning up contaminated Native corporation land
Progress has been too slow, Carlton Waterhouse says.
At Bethel forum, US House candidates address Roe v. Wade, salmon and public safety
Multiple people who attended the forum said that abortion was the most important issue for them this election cycle.
Petersburg assembly will send letter opposing Alaska Native lands bill
The Petersburg assembly voted to send a letter opposing a bill that would create five new urban Native corporations in Southeast Alaska and transfer land from the Tongass National Forest to those corporations.