Alaskans Celebrate Indigenous Representation + Participation for Election Season on Indigenous Peoples Day

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Alaskans Celebrate Indigenous Representation + Participation for Election Season on Indigenous Peoples Day

  Indigenous rights organization Native Movement, and the grassroots group Defend the Sacred AK, are co-hosting a 90-minute virtual celebration and rally for Indigneous Peoples Day, October 12 @ 12:00. Featuring music from Alaska Native Artists Mark Brown, Nanieezh Peter, Torin Jacobs and a special performance by Portugal. The Man. EMCEEs Naaweiyaa Tagaban & Ruth […]

Independent Expenditure Group Launches to Protect Alaska from Devastating Budget Cuts

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Independent Expenditure Group Launches to Protect Alaska from Devastating Budget Cuts

  Anchorage, AK –  Defend Alaska, a nonpartisan independent expenditure group, has formed in response to the legislature’s inability to overturn Governor Dunleavy’s budget vetoes.  “We thank every legislator who, understanding the complexities of our state, stood with Alaskans in voting to override the Governor’s vetoes. With accountability for our elected leaders ultimately residing with […]