Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor a free lecture on Tuesday, November 18 on the harbor seals and other rich resources of Yakutat Bay that have sustained the Eyak, Ahtna and Tlingit people throughout history. Dr. Aron Crowell from the Smithsonian Institution Arctic Studies Center and UAA’s Judy Ramos of Yakutat will talk about collaborative efforts […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Sealaska board of directors endorsed Bill Walker for governor and Byron Mallott for lieutenant governor, calling it a historic and unprecedented time in Alaska politics. “This is a monumental decision for Alaska, and our board believes the Walker-Mallott unity ticket will work for the betterment of the state and on issues […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Sealaska board of directors announced endorsement of Congressman Don Young, Alaska State Senator Dennis Egan and Alaska Representative Cathy Muñoz. “The Sealaska board continues to advocate at the local, state and federal level for candidates that demonstrate their commitment to Alaska Natives and Southeast Alaska,” said Sealaska chair Joe Nelson. “The […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – Sealaska Vice Chair Jacqueline Pata testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs regarding H.R. 3109. The bill, introduced by Congressman Don Young, would amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to exempt traditional and customary Alaska Native handicrafts from being penalized. In her testimony, Pata said […]