Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks sat down with KTOO’s Clarise Larson to talk about what the ruling really means, and why it matters.
"Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act"
Federal judge says Alaska tribes may put land into trust, a step toward ‘Indian country’ here
The decision could change the system created by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act more than 50 years ago.
Alaska delegation re-introduces “landless” legislation to include Southeast communities in federal claims law
The communities have long argued that being left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was an injustice.
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.