(EAGAN, Minn.) – StrongHearts Native Helpline celebrates six year anniversary operating a culturally appropriate helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence. It’s a celebration of breaking down barriers to safety and empowering Native people across the nation that has kept advocates fueled and the number of contacts growing. “We’ve […]
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s catastrophic war against Ukraine. “One year ago, the world watched in horror as tens of thousands of Russian troops attacked Ukraine, seeking to inflict unspeakable devastation on a free nation and of innocent people. At risk is the loss of […]
(EAGAN, Minn.) – This month StrongHearts Native Helpline observes five years of successful operation. More than 20,000 calls have been received since the organization’s launch in 2017. Significant organization milestones over the past five years include: An increase in operating hours to 24/7/365 Launch of a new website Addition of sexual violence advocacy, chat and text […]
WHEREAS, the United States of America and the State of Alaska had a duty to resolve the land claims of the Alaska Native peoples, and the settlement of those claims was integral to the future of Alaska and the country. The discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay in 1968 created a sense of urgency in […]