Curyung Tribe and SAFE Domestic Violence Shelter called out 35 names of those Missing or Murdered on MMIP Day, May 5, 2021. From left, Marilyn Casteel, Desi Bond, J.J Larson and Courtenay Carty. (Photo by Tyler Thompson/KDLG)
“That was really amazing to get through that and get introduced to law enforcement and other entities across the state, Larson said. Once we adopt the plan, there’s still going to be lots of work to do.”
Ingrid Cumberlidge is the MMIP Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Alaska. She said the plan focuses on the role of law enforcement and the media, and holds those entities accountable.
Alaska Legislature Rejects Pebble Leadership from serving on State Board of Fish
Tuesday PM (SitNews) - In an overwhelming majority, the Alaska Legislature today voted against allowing a member of Pebble’s leadership team to serve on the state fisheries management board, reflecting Alaskans’ widespread and bipartisan support for protecting salmon habitat in Bristol Bay.
Members of the Alaska State House and Senate voted 41-18 to reject Pebble Limited Partnership Director of Regional Affairs Abe Williams’ appointment to Alaska s Board of Fisheries, sending a clear message that Alaskans are not willing to trade Bristol Bay’s sustainable, world-class fishery for the permanent destruction of our rivers and streams that would result from the proposed Pebble mine.
Alaska Legislature rejects Pebble leadership from serving on State Board of Fish
Appointment widely opposed by Bristol Bay residents and Alaskans alike
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Appointment widely opposed by Bristol Bay residents and Alaskans alike
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United Tribes of Bristol Bay
In an overwhelming majority, the Alaska Legislature yesterday voted against allowing a member of Pebble’s leadership team to serve on the state fisheries management board, reflecting Alaskans’ widespread and bipartisan support for protecting salmon habitat in Bristol Bay.
Members of the Alaska State House and Senate voted 41-18 to reject Pebble Limited Partnership Director of Regional Affairs Abe Williams’ appointment to Alaska s Board of Fisheries, sending a clear message that Alaskans are not willing to trade Bristol Bay’s sustainable, world-class fishery for the permanent destruction of our rivers and streams that would result from the proposed Pebble mine.
Credit CREDIT SONJA KELLER COMBS, COURTESY OF AMBER WEBB
Curyung Tribe Second Chief J.J Larson and the council spent most of the year working on their action plan to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons epidemic in the region. Larson expects to adopt it at a meeting June 8.
“That was really amazing to get through that and get introduced to law enforcement and other entities across the state, Larson said. Once we adopt the plan, there’s still going to be lots of work to do.”
Ingrid Cumberlidge is the MMIP Coordinator for the U.S Attorney’s Office in Alaska. She said the plan focuses on the role of law enforcement and the media, and holds those entities accountable.
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