As Alaskans gather for the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention to share stories and opinions, Ballot Measure 1 is a large part of the conversation. With less than a month until the election, tribal support for the initiative is surging among Alaska Native organizations statewide, with the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation and Norton Bay Intertribal […]
OCTOBER 12, 2018 JUNEAU — The ninth and final public hearing for citizen’s initiative 17FSH2 will be held by statewide teleconference on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Alaskans will vote on the measure, “An Act providing for protection of wild salmon and fish and wildlife habitat,” during the general election on November 6, where it will […]
Generations of Alaska Native people have revered salmon for its life-sustaining properties and role in the growth and survival of our communities. To say that Alaska Native people respect fish, especially salmon is an understatement. Salmon constitutes a big part of who we are as Native people. As a proud Alaska Native woman and the Executive […]
“Start haul back,” the NOAA Corps watch officer says to the fisherman operating the winch controls. The officer monitors the helm and navigation settings to maintain a smooth ride while the fisherman, a NOAA wage mariner, begins the slow process of reeling in a trawl net from the depths. They’re aboard NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson in […]