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KODIAK, Alaska — Koniag Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation originating on the Kodiak Archipelago, expanded its portfolio this month with its acquisition of TecPro Ltd., an Anchorage-based industrial electrical and security services provider.
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In a bit of history repeating itself, Native Americans find themselves feuding over a system and ideology that makes much more sense (and cents) for outside interests.
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Several Native American and Alaska Native organizations focused on supporting Inidgenous higher education, philanthropy, arts and culture will receive a portion of the $2.74 billion in donations announced Tuesday by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
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Here is a round up of business news briefs from around Indian Country.
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WASHINGTON — Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), the vice-chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, made clear June 11 that she is not yet on board with supporting the nomination of Bryan Newland to be Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs at the Interior Department.
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WASHINGTON — In a confirmation hearing that lasted just over an hour on June 9, Bryan Newland answered several questions before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in his quest to become the next Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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The Department of the Interior last week hit pause on all activities related to oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), a decision blasted by Alaska Native corporations and stakeholders who stand to lose out on a potential loss of revenue.
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U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) had convictions from an early age. Among them, she would not allow onions on her pizza, she liked to talk a lot (even when it got her into trouble), and she held an intense appreciation for mixed martial arts and Bruce Lee.
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Here’s a round up of business news from around Indian Country.
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WASHINGTON — Top officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior briefed tribal leaders this week on the agency’s portion of President Joe Biden’s proposed $30.6 billion budget for Native-serving federal programs for next fiscal year.