Final 2019 Native Issues Forum
Senator Gray-Jackson and Senator Olson Introduce Legislation Declaring November as Alaska Native Heritage Month
JUNEAU – Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage) and Senator Donald Olson (D-Golovin) introduced legislation Wednesday declaring November as Alaska Native Heritage month to acknowledge the vast contributions Alaska Natives made in the past, the present, and the future for this state. It also provides an opportunity to educate and bring awareness to all Alaskans the […]
Koniag Selects Ron Unger as CEO, Names Marty Shuravloff To Board
Kodiak, AK – With an eye toward continued growth, the Koniag Board of Directors has selected Ron Unger as Koniag’s CEO. Marty Shuravloff has been appointed to fill Ron’s seat on the Koniag Board. “It is an honor to be chosen by the Board to continue serving Koniag as its CEO,” Ron said. “Growing […]
Murkowski Language Preservation Bill Advances
Ensuring Survival of Native American Languages WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Indian Affairs Committee last week unanimously advanced legislation to support Native American language revitalization programs for consideration by the full Senate. On January 29, 2019, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, (R-AK) joined Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) in introducing the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs […]