The Anchorage Daily News asked the candidates for governor of Alaska about the role of tribal governments in the state. Here are the responses from the major party candidates.

Ethan Berkowitz (D): We need to move forward on the state's Millennium Agreement and ensure that we are in compliance with Alaska Supreme Court decisions on these issues."

Sean Parnell (R): "Tribes can play an important role in partnership with the state for such things as alcohol and substance abuse services and for services for crime victims. However, the state opposes tribal courts assuming criminal jurisdiction where constitutional rights."

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Governor candidate Q & A: Tribal government's role in Alaska (The Anchorage Daily News 10/22)