Books/Recomended Reading
Growing Up Native in Alaska
Submitted by rwk on Thu, 02/17/2005 - 10:23pm.Alexandria McClanahan's Growing Up Native In Alaska is an honest, candid, compendium of straightforward discourse by twenty-seven Alaskan Natives about what their cultures and traditions mean to them today. Each interviewed person explains their individual history and perspective in his or her own words.
Growing Up Native In Alaska is a truly fascinating, informative, straight to the root account, and very highly recommended for anyone interested in contemporary Native American lifestyles and culture.
Alaska Natives and American Laws
Submitted by rwk on Thu, 02/17/2005 - 10:19pm. On this thirty year anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Alaska Natices are more than ever eubject to a dizzying array of laws, statutes, and regulations. Case adn Voluck have provided the most rigorous and comprehensive description of the major concepts and developments in Alaska Native law and policy to date. In addition to its through discussion of ANCSA, the new edition provides updated analyses of policy regarding subsistence, land a, suman services , and self government , and of the development of the Alaska Native otrganizations working to infulence and change these policies,. Like the first edition, Alaska Natives and American Laws. is the essential reference for anyone
working in Native law, policy , or social services, and for scholars and students i
Na'eda
Submitted by rwk on Thu, 02/17/2005 - 3:32pm.Na'eda, the Dena'ina Athabascan word for "our friends," is a primer on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and a directory of Native corporations and tribal organizations. Inside you'll find:
• An overview of ANCSA • Cultural groups of Alaska • Alaska Native regions and maps • Addresses for corporations and Traditional/IRA councils • A quick reference for finding addresses • A list of major Native Alaskan nonprofits
"This is more than a directory-Na'eda provides historical, geographical, and cultural context. It is a reference that is of value to everyone, whether you're a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor to Alaska." -Susan Anderson, The CIRI Foundation
Proceeds from the sale of the book go to The CIRI Foundation for scholarships and cultural programs.

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