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Interior and Agriculture Departments Propose Changes to Strengthen Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board

Interior and Agriculture Departments Propose Changes to Strengthen Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board
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Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) is Celebrated in Alaska on February 16th

Today, February 16th, is Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in Alaska. Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich (Tlingit) was a civil rights activist who is credited with pushing for the anti–discrimination law in the United States. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a proclamation earlier this week officially declaring today as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.

Interior Look to Strengthen Alaska Native Representation on Federal Subsistence Board

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture wants to improve Alaska Native representation on the federal board that manages subsistence use on the state’s lands and waters, according to a proposal the department announced on Feb. 15. The Departments are proposing to add three additional members to the eight-member Federal Subsistence Board who will be nominated by federally recognized tribal governments in Alaska. The board currently has five members from federal agencies and three public members.

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