Land in trust

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Federal judge says Alaska tribes can put their land into trust, a step toward 'Indian country' • Alaska Beacon

Anna Harden June 27, 2024 0 Comment

A federal judge in Anchorage has ruled that the Interior Department can hold land in trust on behalf of Alaska Native tribes, a decision that could allow the tribes to create “Indian lands,” which...

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Federal judge considers lawsuit that could determine Alaska tribes' ability to place land into trust • Alaska Beacon

Anna Harden June 20, 2024 0 Comment

This month, hundreds of Tlingit, Tsimshian and Haida tribal members gathered in Juneau for Celebration, a four-day, biennial cultural festival. On the way to the Juneau Convention Center, participants passed a black banner that...