Richard Peterson

The indigenous tribal governments of southeast Alaska know our traditional territory, we have lived, depended on and stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial.

Are campaign promises empty promises that no one expects candidates to keep? Have we become that cynical? Running as the “Unity Team” in 2014, Bill Walker and Byron Mallott promised to improve the state of Alaska’s tribal relations. Walker said he would rather work on communication and steer away from litigation on tribal issues. In … Continue reading Governor, can we have that cup of coffee now?

OPINION: Fearmongering about tribal trust lands masks the truth that such lands can benefit both Alaska Natives and the the state as a whole.