Welcome to the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council's website
Fri, 12/12/2008 - 11:21 — bradThe Alaska Inter-Tribal Council is a statewide, Tribally-Governed non-profit organization that advocates in support of Tribal governments throughout the state.
The Council promotes indigenous self-determination by providing technical assistance to Tribal governments, facilitating inter-governmental and inter-agency communication and collaboration, offering public education regarding Alaska Indigenous cultures and Tribal governments, and advocating on behalf of Tribal initiatives and self governance.
General Assembly of the UN approved the proposal of the Government of Bolivia declaring the right to water and sanitation as human rights.
RESOLUTION
The Human Right to Water and Sanitation
Item 48 of the General Assembly: Integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields.
Democracy Now :: Councilwoman Faith Gemmill; Oil Spill Threatens Future of Indigenous Communities in Louisiana
During Democracy Now's recent trip to southern Louisiana, Tribal
Leaders from Alaska were able to describe how the impacts of climate
change and oil spills have devastated the indigenous peoples of
Alaska.
The indigenous Atakapa-Ishak people in this coastal Louisiana village
have relied on the land and water around them to survive for
generations. They live mostly off the oysters, shrimp and fish they
draw from the marshes. Now the traditions and very survival of this
small community are at risk. We went to Grand Bayou on the same day as
Calling for letters in support of AI-TC Resolution 2005-08
Calling for support of AI-TC Resolution 2005-08 Titled "Oppose Development of Oil and Gas in the 1002 area of the ANWR and Offshore Water of the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea, and Beaufort Sea."
Letter from the Embassy of Bolivia
3014 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington D.C. 20008 Telf.: (202) 483 4410 Fax: (202) 328 3712
Washington, DC, May 7, 2010
COVAR-056/10
Urgent Call for Support of Chief Michael Stickman
The Office of Tribal Justice hopes to receive nominees from Alaska Tribes to send a representative to the newly created “Tribal Nations Leadership Council”. This opportunity to support a candidate will expire by close of business tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5th EST. (NOON ALASKA TIME).
If possible we are asking that you send a letter of support for Chief Stickman, (Sample Letter Attached) to ensure that we have a strong voice to advocate for funding directly to the Tribes and Tribal Councils.
Call from Native Village of Point Hope to Protect the Chukchi & Beaufort Seas
The Native Village of Point Hope has created a sample letter asking Secretary Salazar to stop exploratory drilling in the Arctic. This call to action has been created as a direct result of the massive oil contamination destroying the Gulf of Mexico.
Rally of Support For Upcoming Peoples World Conference on Climate Change
President Evo Morales of Bolivia is calling for a People’s World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth Rights. The Conference is an attempt to create a global peoples resolution to combat climate change, protect the environment, and respect the rights of mother earth. President Morales is the first Indigenous President of Bolivia, coming from the Aymara Tribe.
EPA Requests Public Comments on Vessel Water Discharges Report
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a draft report that, when made final, will provide Congress with information it may use for the regulation of incidental discharges from certain vessels. The types of vessels in the study included fishing vessels, tugboats, water taxis, tour boats, towing and salvage vessels, small research vessels, a fire boat and a supply boat. Incidental vessel discharges including deck run-off, gray water and other types of discharges may have a potential negative impact on water quality.
Bolivia to Host Climate Change Summit in April
LA PAZ, Feb 10 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehauanca has called governments to participate in the summit on climate change scheduled for April 20 to 22 in Cochabamba. AI-TC met with Minister Choquehauanca, last year to provide information about the impacts of climate change on Tribal Communities.
AI-TC has passed Resolution 2009-04-1 that recognizes the advances made in Bolivia for Indigenous Peoples. This resolution further articulates solidarity & support for self-Determination rights.
