Alaska Native Tribes Infographic
Alaska is not only larger in land mass than the Lower 48, but it also has more federally recognized tribes with unique legislation governing everything from conveying lands out of federal ownership to consulting with tribes, villages, and corporations.
All of the following makes tribal consultation a unique challenge in Alaska:
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9 Major Alaska Native Cultures
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22 Alaska Native Languages
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12 Regional for-profit Corporations
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198 Village for-profit Corporations
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229 Federally Recognized Tribes in Alaska