JUNEAU, Alaska – The Sealaska board of directors endorsed Bill Walker for governor and Byron Mallott for lieutenant governor, calling it a historic and unprecedented time in Alaska politics. “This is a monumental decision for Alaska, and our board believes the Walker-Mallott unity ticket will work for the betterment of the state and on issues […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – Sealaska Vice Chair Jacqueline Pata testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs regarding H.R. 3109. The bill, introduced by Congressman Don Young, would amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to exempt traditional and customary Alaska Native handicrafts from being penalized. In her testimony, Pata said […]
Juneau, Alaska – The Sealaska board of directors announced their endorsement of Mark Begich for U.S. Senate; Byron Mallott for Governor of the State of Alaska; and Sam Kito III as Representative for House District 32. Sealaska studies and identifies candidates who are best qualified to contribute to thriving communities in Southeast Alaska and to the […]
Juneau, AK –- Sealaska applauded the recent Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Adjudication Branch decision regarding Redoubt Lake Falls near Sitka, Alaska. BLM reviewed and rejected a Color of Title claim submitted by Sheldon Jackson College claiming ownership of 160 acres at Redoubt Bay and Redoubt Lake. Sheldon Jackson’s claim had halted the potential conveyance […]