Several advocates told the commission that it’s hard to make federal programs work in rural Alaska, especially for small tribes.
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Bethel representative introduces bill for state to acknowledge Alaska’s federally recognized tribes
House Bill 123 has 12 co-sponsors in the House. It has passed through the Tribal Affairs Committee and the State Affairs Committee and is headed to the House floor for a vote.
Indigenous leaders hopeful Interior nominee Rep. Deb Haaland will protect Yup’ik ways of life
Support for Haaland is widespread in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region, where many prominent female leaders have backed Haaland.
Justice Dept. pledges $10.5M in emergency funds for public safety
U.S. Attorney General William Barr declared a law enforcement emergency in Alaska on June 28. The announcement follows a visit to the state where he saw firsthand how many rural communities have little-to-no public safety presence.
AG Barr says ‘everything is on the table’ to solve Alaska’s public safety crisis
The U.S. Attorney General’s security detail outnumbered the number of village public safety officers in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta — a region roughly the size of Oregon.
AVCP selects first woman CEO
The AVCP has its first female CEO. The decision was announced during the nonprofit’s annual convention which has given some stakeholders hope for the organization.