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Native America Calling: Biden’s recent climate change actions in Alaska and California
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Biden’s recent climate change actions in Alaska and California
The Biden Administration reversed oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), earning praise from environmental advocates and Alaska Native wildlife and subsistence hunting protectors.

But the move also received criticism from Alaska Native corporations and the state’s entire congressional delegation. Join Native America Calling for a look at the ongoing political back-and-forth that defines the pristine but resource-rich tundra of Alaska.

Plus, a preview of what could be an historic marine sanctuary set-aside initiated by the Chumash Tribe in California.

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Guests on Native America Calling
Bernadette Demientieff (Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in), executive director of the Gwich’in Steering Committee

Violet Sage Walker (Chumash), chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council

Mia Lopez (Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation), advisor for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary and former chairwoman of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation

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