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Native economy essay reminder - $10,000 for six winners!

Alaska Real 8.13.09 4:58 AM | _(click on image to make bigger)_ Just a reminder that this contest put on by the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN), partnered with the National Congress of American Indians and Council...
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Obama Administration supports Native Hawaiian self-governance

Alaska Real 8.12.09 3:57 AM | I'm a little surprised this isn't getting more play in the news, but it would mean huge changes for the Native people of Hawaii if it were to pass. From RezNet: _ > _Sam Hirsch, deputy...
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How “the government” spends money better than I can

The Fairbanks Pedestrian 8.10.09 12:05 PM | Today's challenge: Can you think of five ways that government spends money better than you could? There is an oft-used conservative talking point -- or rhetorical flourish -- that we (the...
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Native achievement gap closing.. work to be done

Alaska Real 8.10.09 11:35 AM | From the Juneau Empire: _ _ > _The trend statewide is positive for Native students, said Eric Fry, spokesman for the state Department of Education and Early Development. Eighty-four...
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Anchorage's Mesothelioma Nightmare

Alaska Chinook 8.6.09 1:05 PM | Alaska has always been considered a unique state, most of the time that sentiment towards its unchallenged natural beauty. But one cannot always judge a book by its cover. So on the environmental...
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Off Halibut Fishing

The Rogue Wave 8.6.09 11:24 AM | This morning we will put on bait and ice and groceries. Tonight we will untie the boat and the skipper will steer her between the green and red cans and out, out, out -- away from the dirt and...
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Native American Supreme Court Justice up next?

Alaska Real 8.6.09 11:06 AM | Interesting poll from US News and World Report - 50% surveyed would like to see the next Supreme be a Native American. As we (hopefully) have our first Hispanic Supreme shortly, this would be great...
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Begich gives maiden speech, introduces Inuvikput bills. Love it.

Alaska Real 8.4.09 4:40 AM | I was really expecting a sort of typical, "Let's drill!" sort of focus, not because that's what Begich tends to do, but when an Alaskan politician gets in front of the U.S. Senate, that's kind of...
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Native war chief to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Alaska Real 8.3.09 4:31 AM | I was really intrigued with this man's story, after reading the article on Reznet. Joe Medicine Crow will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in America, from...
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Activity on Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay region

Alaska Real 7.30.09 5:24 AM | One of the more controversial state issues is the Pebble Mine, a potential copper/gold mine in Western Alaska - also the heart of one of the biggest salmon fisheries. Bristol Bay residents - Native...
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Alaska Native leader speaks out on Palin

Alaska Real 7.29.09 3:54 AM | Saw this in the ADN Newsreader today, originally from the New York Times. Willie Hensley, a prominent and VERY well-respected Alaska Native leader wrote an op-ed that landed in the Times, aptly...
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Alaska Native contract senate hearings

Alaska Real 7.28.09 2:21 AM | What with all the Palin news, I haven't even attempted much Native news updates. But there's a whole lot going on, especially in D.C. Senate hearings on Alaska Native contracts (from the...
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Questions for local candidates: your input needed

The Fairbanks Pedestrian 7.26.09 7:21 PM | This October 9, we'll elect a new mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, three members of the Borough Assembly (seats A, F, and G), and two members of the Fairbanks City Council (seats A and B)...
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A good day or Alaska... hopefully

Alaska Real 7.26.09 4:59 PM | In under an hour, Palin will no longer be our governor. Hallelujah. I have no idea what her plans are after this, and the only way this could be a bad thing is if she decided she still wanted...
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The Biggest Giveaway of All Time: Privatizing the Ocean

The Rogue Wave 7.26.09 12:17 PM | A Study in Contrasts Here is a thoughtful look at ocean privatization, done by a professor and read by dozens followed by a cartoon analysis done by a journalist and read by millions. Guess...
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