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Rep. Young Leads Hearing On Sealaska Land Entitlement Bill
Washington,
March 18, 2010
Washington, D.C. – A hearing was held in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources today, on the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act, introduced by Alaskan Congressman Don Young. This bipartisan legislation will allow the Sealaska Native Corporation to receive its remaining land conveyance under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971. Sens. Murkowski and Begich have introduced the companion legislation in the Senate as well. Rep. Young first took the lead on this legislation in the 110th Congress.
To view video of Congressman Young challenging BLM on this issue, click here Testimony was presented by: Ms. Marcilynn Burke Deputy Director for Programs and Policy Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior Mr. Jay Jensen Deputy Under Secretary for Forestry Natural Resources and Environment Department of Agriculture Mr. Byron Mallot Member Board of Directors Sealaska Corporation Accompanied by: Jaeleen Araujo, Vice President and General Counsel Sealaska Corporation Mr. Don Hernandez Point Baker / Port Protection Community Representative Ms. Julie Kitka President Alaska Federation of Natives, Inc. Mr. Scott Newman President Alaska Bear Guides, LLC #### |