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‘Journey of the Freckled Indian’ A children’s book and upcoming series by Tlingit writer Alyssa London challenge misconceptions about Indigenous identity Author: May 4, 2021 Alyssa London, Tlingit, who won the Miss Alaska USA pageant in 2017, has written a childrens book about growing up in a multicultural family, "Journey of the Freckled Indian." A series of books and a television shows is now planned. (Photo courtesy of Alyssa London) A children’s book and upcoming series ...

4:59 Petersburg’s borough assembly heard testimony both for and against proposed legislation to transfer land from the Tongass National Forest to five new urban Native corporations. Alaska Natives from five Southeast Alaska communities are seeking that compensation not granted in a land claims bill 50 years ago and are seeking support from the municipal government in their effort. The legislation has been introduced in past sessions of Congress and is expected to be reintroduced again later ...

Public comment divided on Native corporation land bill Posted by Joe Viechnicki | Mar 12, 2021 Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island near Petersburg (Elizabeth Jenkins/KFSK) Petersburg’s borough assembly Wednesday heard testimony both for and against proposed legislation to transfer land from the Tongass National Forest to five new urban Native corporations. Alaska Natives from five Southeast Alaska communities are seeking that compensation not granted in a land claims bill 50 years ago and are see...

Discussion continues over Native land bill Posted by Joe Viechnicki | Dec 14, 2020 Petersburg’s borough assembly later this winter may continue its discussion of legislation to transfer national forest land to five new Native corporations. The assembly this month heard from supporters and opponents of the bill. The legislation introduced this fall by Alaska’s congressional delegation would grant over 23,000 acres each to five new urban corporations in Petersburg, Wrangell, Haines, Tenakee a...