Climate change, economic and social forces impacting indigenous cultures, and the rising demand for resources in the world are all shaping the futures of indigenous communities in the Alaska Arctic. The next decade can be seen as a contest between the forces pushing things into greater stress and fragmentation and... READ SUMMARY

Despite efforts to prioritize the equitable administration of public funding, the communities most in need are often the ones unable to overcome barriers to grant opportunities. Alaska Venture Fund (AVF) contracted with DeerStone Consulting to identify and describe barriers to tribal energy and other infrastructure... READ SUMMARY

The Denali Commission was established by federal law in 1998 to improve conditions in rural Alaska. While much has changed in the intervening 25 years, the needs in rural Alaska remain as urgent as they were – and the Denali Commission is uniquely positioned to make a difference. Based on interviews with 30 Alaskans,... READ SUMMARY

Indigenous peoples’ rights and wellbeing are at stake in the climate crisis, and Indigenous people must be at the center of U.S. and global climate response. This paper, developed by a network of concerned Alaska Native leaders, describes a framework for reaching this vision.  The JustUS Network seeks to advance... READ SUMMARY

Work to address climate impacts amongst Alaska Native communities tends to be siloed and reactionary due to the fragmented nature of public funding programs and competing land management authorities. Because of this, community engagement also tends to be inconsistent – with resources and energy organized around... READ SUMMARY

Indigenous-led ecosystem stewardship programs around the world are returning the management and caretaking of traditional lands to the local Indigenous peoples. From October to December 2021, Alaska Native leaders from Bristol Bay, Bering Strait, and Southeast Alaska gathered virtually with their counterparts from... READ SUMMARY

This paper identifies climate-related opportunities for leadership and economic opportunity in Alaska. It examines whether Alaska might realize financial benefits from use of its existing, relatively intact GHG-rich natural systems for climate stabilization, and the possible financial tools that could help incentivize... READ SUMMARY

The Importance of Alaska for Climate Stabilization, Resilience, and Biodiversity Conservation: This paper explores Alaska’s global significance for biodiversity conservation and climate stabilization, and outlines why Alaska should be a key part of a national strategy to address climate change. READ SUMMARY

This paper examines the emerging issues and solutions to address climate change through Indigenous perspectives while centering Alaska Native peoples and communities. In it, the authors propose models to foster more opportunities and support Indigenous-led mitigation and adaptation strategies. Authored by Karla... READ SUMMARY