Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
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As an Inupiaq, I grew up north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska, home to some of the most remote communities in the United States. Arctic living requires resourcefulness, respect for nature, and, most importantly, strong connections to community members. You can’t make it on your own, and like all tribal communities, social connectivity and kinship are critical to survival. Connectivity has taken on a new, important layer of meaning today: broadband. Broadband internet now serves as a vital pillar of social infrastructure; quality broadband is n...
I am very proud that the U.S. Department of the Interior is delivering for Indian Country on President Donald Trump’s promise to all Americans. He promised safe and healthy communities with educational and economic opportunities for the most forgotten Americans. Indeed, in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the wider Great Lakes region, the Department of the Interior is answering the call to protect our waters for commercial and recreational fishermen and families. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is helping make fish safe to eat, provide safe d...
The prevalence of violence, drugs, and illicit activities disproportionately affects Indian Country and Alaska Native villages. Using the tools at his disposal, President Trump is working alongside American Indians and Alaska Natives to change that. Genuine strides are being made to make these communities safer, stronger, and more prosperous. As the assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior and an Alaska Native, I am familiar with the issues affecting so many around our country. I also have the pleasure of...
