“We’ve seen, so many times, all throughout our country, where our sacred grounds have been desecrated and disrespected and not cared for,” said Martin Stepetin, who has been advocating to protect the cemetery since 2014.
"Funter Bay Cemetery"
Bill protecting Unangax̂ cemetery in Funter Bay passes Alaska Legislature, awaits Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
A bill protecting the graves of Unangax̂ people forced to live in internment camps in Funter Bay has passed the Alaska Legislature and awaits Gov. Dunleavy’s signature.
House passes bill to protect Unangax̂ cemetery at Funter Bay
The bill would add about 251 acres of state land, including the cemetery, to Funter Bay State Marine Park. It heads to the state Senate next.