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Alaskans fight for state recognition of Tribal sovereignty

Season 2022 Episode 13 | 26m 30s

What does it mean to be a sovereign tribe and what would state recognition mean for Alaska’s indigenous nations? Lori Townsend discusses what equal footing of state and tribal government could look like in the future with Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky, Barbara ‘Wáahlaal Gidáak Blake and attorney Lloyd Miller.

Aired: 01/20/22
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