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Defend the Arctic Protest. Indigenous man standing next to someone in colorful stripped coat, holds sign reading: Defend the Arctic.

Trump Administration Could Destroy More Than 1 Million Acres of Arctic Wildlife With Oil Drilling

“This is another outrageous move by an administration…to help oil companies secure leases on the coastal plain before the 2020 presidential election,” writes a wildlife advocacy organization.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 17, 2020 3:45PM EDT

George Attla. Native Alaskan man wearing blue snowsuit and bib on his chest.

'ATTLA' Tells The Story of an Alaska Native Dogsled Racing Hero

A new PBS documentary delves into the life—and cultural activism—of sports legend George Attla.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Dec 13, 2019 10:32PM EST

Molly of Denali. Animation showing Native Alaskan and Black girl in a town.

3 Things to Know About New Animated Series 'Molly of Denali'

The groundbreaking PBS Kids series stars 10-year-old Alaska Native Molly.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 9, 2019 3:51PM EDT

A one-level light brick and mint green house sits on a green lawn with a blue sky and green trees around it

People of Color Benefit From New Public Lands Protection Bill

With bipartisan support, the Senate passed a measure that includes provisions aimed at Indigenous and African Americans.

Ayana Byrd Feb 13, 2019 12:29PM EST

Mountain with white snow-capped peaks behind brown foothills and green trees and blue lake and in front of blue sky

Alaska Native Teens Honored for Role in Historic Denali Climb

John Fresden and Esaias George assisted Walter Harper in the first recorded summit of North America’s tallest mountain.

Sameer Rao Jan 7, 2019 1:00PM EST

Brown purse with brown spots and white ivory bead on black string in front of red felt background

Etsy Prevents Alaska Native Artisans From Selling Ivory Art

Per the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act, indigenous people of Alaska can legally use ivory from walrus tusks and whale teeth and bones.

Sameer Rao Feb 7, 2018 4:46PM EST