In honor of Native American Heritage month, I extend my appreciation and respect for Alaska’s First Peoples. Our great state is home to a remarkable 229 federally recognized tribes, each of which vary in cultural background and traditions. Our Alaska Native community has shaped the history of our state and has contributed to the framework […]
FAIRBANKS – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) will welcome athletes to Fairbanks during the opening ceremonies of the 53rd World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) on Wednesday, July 16, at 6:00pm at the Carlson Center. “The World Eskimo-Indian Olympics are an incredibly special event to celebrate not only athleticism, but also heritage and culture,” Rep. Kawasaki said. “I […]
Chapter Thirteen of “Where the Salmon Run” written by Trova Heffernan and sponsored by Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed. Chapter Fourteen | The Negotiator The Negotiator The 1980s found the United States and Canada in an icy cold war over salmon. Rivals seethed at the thought of compromise. Billy played the role of consensus builder with […]
Today saw the passing of a legendary Indian fishing rights leader and spokesman for the northwest Indian tribes. Billy Franks Jr passed away on Monday morning at the age of 83. Franks and his tribe was at the center of the controversy in the state of Washington as the Nisqually tribe fought for its rights written […]