tag: subsistence
Grist: Tribal rights at stake in heated presidential election (October 11, 2024)
Under the Biden-Harris administration, tribes got more of a say in Congress and tons more funding. A Trump-Vance win could upend that. 
Researchers in the United States have concluded that a large coal-mining operation in British Columbia is sending pollution more than 350 miles downstream into rivers used by tribes.
A federal judge who was once praised for his work in understanding Native issues resigned following an investigation into sexual misconduct.
For the first time, the federal government has acknowledged the historic and ongoing devastation caused to tribes by dams in the Pacific Northwest.
Join Andi Murphy for The Menu, Native America Calling’s regular feature on Native food!
Reindeer weren’t always in Alaska, but now there’s a strong connection for Alaska Native herders.
Euchee culinary traditions, subsistence whaling in Alaska and young gardeners are on The Menu, Native America Calling’s regular feature on food sovereignty.
Native America Calling: The Exxon Valdez oil spill (March 22, 2024)
When the Exxon Valdez supertanker broke open on March 24, 1989, the resulting oil spill coated 1,300 miles of shoreline, causing long-lasting damage for Alaska Natives. 
Overfishing in Japan, a thriving black market, and even the Fukushima nuclear disaster are all fanning the flames of fishing disputes involving tribes and First Nations in the U.S. and Canada.
Republican bill brings firearms debate to Indian Country (January 18, 2024)
A Republican-led bill to ensure tribal identification cards can be used to purchase guns is moving forward despite little debate. 
Native America Calling: Alaska at a subsistence fishing crossroads (November 2, 2023)
Since time immemorial, the Kuskokwim River in Alaska has fed Native families. But years of failed salmon runs are threatening their lives and livelihoods. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs heads to Alaska (November 1, 2023)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is heading to Alaska for a field hearing and listening session. 
The cancellation of oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is renewing political clashes among Native people in Alaska.
Native America Calling: Traditions and complications in hunting season (November 7, 2022)
Many Native hunters have mastered big game hunting, providing for themselves and their families. 
Native America Calling: Streaming Native stories (June 30, 2022)
It’s an exciting time for Native audiences to see Native stories and talent on screen. 
Native America Calling: Environmental trends threaten Alaska sustenance fishing (September 1, 2021)
Fishing for king and chum salmon on the Yukon River in Alaska is cancelled this year because fish numbers are so low. 
Robert Anderson, a citizen of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, delivers an opening statement at his confirmation hearing to be Solicitor at the Department of the Interior.
Native America Calling: Cultural traditions of spear fishing (April 23, 2021)
Native America Calling will hear about the cultural significance of spearfishing as well as some history of past political tensions of subsistence fishing.
The Trump administration is moving to lift environmental protections on seven million acres in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Tribes are opposing the decision.
Three Alaska Native witnesses are testifying about the impacts of climate change on their communities.
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