Posts Tagged ‘Alaska Natives’
Nome Citizens Seek Reform, Citing ‘Deficiencies in Public Safety’ for Alaska Natives
A group of citizens in Nome is calling for change in the handling of sexual assault cases — and the City Council says it’s listening.
Read MoreMigratory Bird Harvest Season Open; 2017 Rules Still in Effect for Emperor Geese, Handicrafts
The spring/summer season runs from April 3rd to August 31st and includes a mandatory 30-day closure that each region must choose for their hunters in order to accommodate bird nesting. Brandon Ahmasuk notes that emperor geese can still be harvested this season and during the fall/winter sport season, like they were in 2017.
Read MoreAlaska Native Civil Rights Leader to be Featured on One-Dollar Coin
The new $1 coin, named the Peratrovich, will retain the “Sacagawea” design on the heads side, while Elizabeth Peratrovich will be featured on the reverse side.
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