On Tuesday, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin met with board members of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and other Alaska Native leaders to address key issues facing Native communities across the state.
The meeting, held in Anchorage, centered on strengthening collaboration among federal, state, and local governments to ensure that Alaska Native voices are not only heard but prioritized in policy-making efforts.
“At Interior, we are committed to empowering and uplifting Alaska’s Native communities,” said Secretary Burgum. “This week’s discussions with the Alaska Federation of Natives and Native leadership reflect our shared goals—to protect and promote Indigenous heritage, support self-determination, and shape policies that reflect the priorities of Alaska’s 229 Federally Recognized Tribes. Through strong partnership with AFN, we can drive meaningful, lasting progress.”…