I have a Tlingit name, Aan shaaw tk'i. I do not have a Yup'ik name.
The burden of conservation is borne primarily by those who live along the coast.
Allow them to have an opening to enable their communities to continue to teach this way of life.
Our tribes matter. Subsistence matters. Our villages matter. Salmon matter. We cannot be ignored any longer.
I would just really encourage Senator Lisa Murkowski and the Committee on Indian Affairs that you please govern us for t...
What do we do to replace wild food sources, like salmon, when they are in such states of collapse?
I hope that our tribal leaders, the State and Federal Government will become a stronger advocate for recovery and wellne...
short of legislation, what needs to happen, because legislation will take a long time, I know that, but I think even som...
We need to be paying attention to that aspect of knowledge that you bring to the table.
This is something that I want to do, because I hear you.
We urge you to push federal agencies to work with us to develop co-stewardship agreements for federally-managed lands an...
Today, we want you to understand the importance of Tribal voices, Local & Traditional Knowledge and cooperative manageme...
The more honest we can be with one another is so important.
There are no permanent protections for that co-stewardship.
If you are serious about talking about co-management, you have to look at getting more funding for it.
We have no choice but to be aware of every part and piece of the ecosystem, because everything is connected.
One of the key takeaways from that was the need for Native people to have a seat at the table, equal voice in management...
Help me end suicide. Help me protect our Native rights. Help me restore our resources for future generations. And most o...
