tag: subsistence

Exxon Valdez
Native America Calling: The Exxon Valdez oil spill (March 22, 2024)
When the Exxon Valdez supertanker broke open on March 24, 1989, the resulting oil spill coated 1,300 miles of shoreline, causing long-lasting damage for Alaska Natives.
Elver Fishing
Native America Calling: Demand for a Japanese staple sparks treaty fishing disputes in the West (March 4, 2024)
Overfishing in Japan, a thriving black market, and even the Fukushima nuclear disaster are all fanning the flames of fishing disputes involving tribes and First Nations in the U.S. and Canada.
U.S. Capitol
Republican bill brings firearms debate to Indian Country (January 18, 2024)
A Republican-led bill to ensure tribal identification cards can be used to purchase guns is moving forward despite little debate.
Kuskokwim River
Native America Calling: Alaska at a subsistence fishing crossroads (November 2, 2023)
Since time immemorial, the Kuskokwim River in Alaska has fed Native families. But years of failed salmon runs are threatening their lives and livelihoods.
Bethel, Alaska
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs heads to Alaska (November 1, 2023)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is heading to Alaska for a field hearing and listening session.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Native America Calling: Biden’s recent climate change actions in Alaska and California (September 14, 2023)
The cancellation of oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is renewing political clashes among Native people in Alaska.
Bighorn Sheep
Native America Calling: Traditions and complications in hunting season (November 7, 2022)
Many Native hunters have mastered big game hunting, providing for themselves and their families.
Rutherford Falls
Native America Calling: Streaming Native stories (June 30, 2022)
It’s an exciting time for Native audiences to see Native stories and talent on screen.
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Native America Calling: Environmental trends threaten Alaska sustenance fishing (September 1, 2021)
Fishing for king and chum salmon on the Yukon River in Alaska is cancelled this year because fish numbers are so low.
bobanderson
Robert Anderson | Solicitor Nominee | Department of the Interior (May 21, 2021)
Robert Anderson, a citizen of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, delivers an opening statement at his confirmation hearing to be Solicitor at the Department of the Interior.
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Native America Calling: Cultural traditions of spear fishing (April 23, 2021)
Native America Calling will hear about the cultural significance of spearfishing as well as some history of past political tensions of subsistence fishing.
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Native America Calling: Protecting the Tongass National Forest, ‘America’s Amazon’ (October 13, 2020)
The Trump administration is moving to lift environmental protections on seven million acres in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Tribes are opposing the decision.
house committee on natural resources
Democratic Forum: The Melting Arctic: Climate Change Impacts on People and Wildlife (October 5, 2020)
Three Alaska Native witnesses are testifying about the impacts of climate change on their communities.
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