Winter 2016/2017. Increased applications to Regional Advisory Councils of the Federal Subsistence Board. January 2017. Rhonda Pitka, First Chief of Beaver, appointed to the Federal Subsistence Board. February 2017. Developed and delivered, in partnership with UAF Tribal Management Program, “Intro to the Board of Game” to strengthen participation and advocacy in the State of Alaska Board of Game system, advocates …
The Institute will provide an introduction to advocacy and supply hands on advocacy tools. The Institute will provide an introduction to the framework surrounding the Alaska Native Traditional Way of Life and Wellness.
Description This course will supply: an introduction to the operations of the Board Of Game, review of proposals effecting subsistence hunting regulations in Alaska, and methods of providing effective testimony. At the completion of this course students will be able to: Describe BOG basic operations in the establishment of subsistence hunting regulations; Identify the components of the BOG regulatory proposal …
Hands on tools to advocate for the protection of your traditional way of life. Description This course will be held provide hands on tools to advocate for the protection of your traditional way of life. This course will supply an introduction to the state and federal game management systems in Alaska, the operations and process of the regulatory system and …
“It’s good to be home,” says Heather Matumeak, Willow House Front Desk Receptionist, who has been working at Bertha Moses Patient Hostel during renovations.After six months of planning and construction, the Willow House opened their doors to house the first five guests in the newly renovated Willow House patient hostel. All guest rooms have new paint, flooring, light fixtures, exhaust …
Guess Who’s Back? Back Again? The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled today that the Recall Dunleavy effort can begin collecting the second round of signatures, overruling the Superior Court judge’s stay. They have also issued the schedule for oral arguments which looks to be held on March 25th. The Stand Tall With Mike campaign sought a slower schedule that would …
State Recognition of Tribes House: HB221 (link to State Bill page) Sponsor(s): REPRESENTATIVES KOPP, Edgmon, Ortiz, Story, Fields, Kreiss-Tomkins, Foster, Hannan, Claman, Zulkosky, LeDoux, Lincoln, Spohnholz, Hopkins, Johnston, Tarr, Tuck, Stutes TCC’s Stance: Support Bill Status: HB221 – (H) TRB then CRA Bill Resources: Letter to Representative Letter to Senator An Act providing for state recognition of federally recognized tribes
The Gov’s Peeps are United? The Legislature and the Governor are still at a crossroads and right now no one is backing down. The Governor has acknowledged that there likely needs to be added revenue to shore up the current gap between state spending and current income, but absolutely refuses to offer solutions (with the exception of a lottery which …
WHEREAS, Alaska Native Tribes depend upon salmon as a fundamental part of our social, cultural, economic, and spiritual wellbeing; and WHEREAS, access to sustainable healthy resources for our families and our people is critical to preserving our way of life; and WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has made it a priority to protect our hunting and fishing resources for our …
WHEREAS, Congress has historically failed to recognize the Tribe of Canyon Village Gwich’in as a federally recognized tribe, and has not restored the rights and lands of the Canyon Village Gwich’in; and WHEREAS, it is beholden upon the US Congress to recognize the Canyon Village Tribal Government and their right to lands and ability to generate economic development and self-government …