Elders, Hunters, and Scientists Agree on Climate Impacts to Food and Water FORT YUKON, AK—Indigenous leaders from throughout the United States gathered last week to talk about the climate crisis and its impact on food security during a three-day Indigenous Climate Summit in Fort Yukon. “Our traditional hunters and scientists tell us that the climate […]
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]UNEAU, AK – Tribal nations of Southeast Alaska have called on an international body to take action in preventing human rights violations related to the ability to practice their culture and maintain their livelihoods, stemming from six hard-rock mines in British Columbia. The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC), which represents 15 sovereign Tribal nations […]
Please remember to join us this evening for a celebration in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day! The gathering will include a welcome by President Richard Peterson, guest speakers Governor Bill Walker and City & Borough Assemblyman Robert Edwardson, dance performances by Woosh.ji.een and All Nations Children, traditional foods demonstration and light refreshments. Note: A march […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day for the first time with a community celebration from 3-9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Fairbanks campus. Resolutions from students, staff and faculty groups across the University of Alaska system have unanimously supported recognizing “Indigenous Peoples Day.” Each campus will host a culturally […]