The initiative wouldn’t give tribes any new powers because they are inherently sovereign. Instead, the initiative aims to have the state acknowledge that sovereignty.
"tribal compact"
Experts describe potential benefits from state-tribal education compacts
But experts say the details of what the Dunleavy administration proposes will be important.
Alaska tribes and state of Alaska sign first-of-its kind child services compact
It aims to preserve Alaska Native culture by giving tribes and tribal organizations the ability to oversee local child welfare problems, rather than social workers coming in from outside their communities. That often results in children being removed from their communities.