Alaska Delegation Introduces Sealaska Land Legislation

Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich and Congressman Don Young introduced legislation in the U.S. Congress to address cultural and economic needs and enhance environmental protection in Southeast Alaska communities by returning long-promised productive and sacred lands to Sealaska, the Corporation representing Southeast Alaska Natives.

The bills have bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.

“We are grateful to Senator Murkowski, Senator Begich and Congressman Young for their commitment to the people of Southeast Alaska,” said Rosita Worl, vice chair of Sealaska’s board of directors and the president of Sealaska Heritage Institute.

“This bill recognizes Native people’s historic relationship with our land for our livelihoods and our culture. And it recognizes the need for our people and communities to have lands that protect Southeast economies, the environment and Native culture.”

To see the complete press release click here

To see Senator Murkowski’s full press release click here

To learn more about Sealaska Land Legislation click here

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