I absolutely hear and understand the fears that you have about the future of subsistence.
I want you to look into that. That is coming from near and dear, from my heart.
It is so important that your connection to this resource be shared in a way that people from Washington, D.C. and other ...
Thank you for your comments.
I really hope that we could move forward with a just path and that the tribes are listened to and heard, and their oppos...
We need some answers. We need to be heard. We cannot accept this as a government formality for turning a deaf ear on the...
I would just really encourage Senator Lisa Murkowski and the Committee on Indian Affairs that you please govern us for t...
short of legislation, what needs to happen, because legislation will take a long time, I know that, but I think even som...
We appreciate your support for congressionally directed spending for AYK salmon populations and are grateful for your wo...
I also want to say quyana to the Association of Village Council Presidents for encouraging and organizing this event...
I want to thank each of you for your written comments and what you have shared here for the committee and community.
We have to be able to manage State waters, Federal waters, holistically.
I am absolutely not dismissing changes to ANILCA or any other legislation here.
Our situation is dire, and it indicates we need a fundamental shift in our fishery management systems.
Thank you for that.
I have actually been challenged on this, on even having this field hearing here in Bethel.
the need for the Federal Government to pay attention, to pay attention, to listen, to understand, and to act.
Traditional ecological knowledge must inform our actions and decisions.