Leavitt was a whaling captain and a cultural beacon for his people, fluent in Inupiaq and known for his ability to make skin whaling boats without a blueprint.
"Arctic Slope Regional Corp"
Indigenous knowledge entwined with Arctic research for 75 years in Utqiaġvik
The anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory spotlights community involvement in science.
A historic settlement turns 50, but questions linger over whether it was fair
While the deal Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act helped create monetary wealth for shareholders, it also came at a huge cost.
Biden immediately slams brakes on oil drilling in Arctic refuge
President Joe Biden imposed a “temporary moratorium” on all oil and gas leasing activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge shortly after taking office on Wednesday, citing the “alleged legal deficiencies underlying the program” and the inadequacy of a required environmental review.
Sweeney nomination to Interior Department in limbo
She’s executive vice president of Arctic Slope Regional Corp, and one of its 13,000 shareholders. That stock seems to have stumped the government ethics office.
Trump taps Alaskan for Indian Affairs post at Interior
If confirmed, Tara Sweeney would be the first Alaskan to serve in the position. Her nomination has Alaska’s U.S. senators literally cheering.
Low oil prices hit Sealaska dividends
Southeast’s regional Native corporation will pay out $10.6 million to its more than 22,000 members mid-month. That’s a third less than last spring.