Sovereign Bill voices Molly Mabray in “Molly of Denali,” the first Alaska Native lead character in a nationally-broadcast children’s program.
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Trump transition team adds Alaskan as tribal liaison
An Alaskan has joined President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. The Trump team has selected former state senator Jerry Ward as its liaison to the 500-plus federally recognized tribes.
Northwest Native caucus presents priorities in Philadelphia
A Native American caucus from the Pacific Northwest is in Philadelphia this week to speak for the priorities of Northwest tribes at the Democratic National Convention.
Tlingit artist protests auction of Native artifacts in Paris
A Tlingit artist and Juneau resident protested the sale of Native artifacts at an auction in Paris. She considers the items that were sold living beings.
Tribe Says Drilling Project Would Have ‘Heartbreaking’ Consequences
An energy company is heading to court for the right to drill in Montana, near Glacier National Park. But some Native Americans and environmental groups want to stop the long-delayed project.
Religious Freedom, States’ Interests Clash Over Autopsies
When Tadd Johnson got a call in February that a Native American tribal elder in northern Minnesota had died and authorities were preparing to do an autopsy over his family’s objections, the message was simple.
Alaska Senate committee supports Native American veterans memorial
Plans are being made to build the American Indian Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senate Considers Law Enforcement Gaps in Native Alaska
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee reviewed a controversial report on Native American law-and-order that portrays the high rates of violence in rural Alaska, particularly against Native women and children, as a national disgrace.
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Monday – Science and Health; Tuesday – Alaska Native and Native American films and series; Wednesday – Alaska Documentaries and Specials; Thursday – Alaska Public Affairs; Friday – Public Affairs and Weekly Wrap-up; Saturday – Music; Sunday – Best of the Week Documentaries