.@AkGovBillWalker shared with our elders and youth what he has heard from Alaska Native peoples over the past few years. He has been listening to the drumbeat of equity, collaboration and the need for trust and integrity. I'm proud to stand by his side. #2018AFN
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Former Lt. Governor Byron Mallott
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Thank you to for inviting me to your #IndigenousPeoplesDay event. In these politically divisive times, I see the strength of our Alaska Native organizations as a testament to the benefits of putting aside personal differences to work together towards a common goal.
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Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay2018! I'm looking forward to spending time today with students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks honoring our people, culture and knowledge. Each campus across Alaska will celebrate. Proud to officially recognize this day in #Alaska
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We're getting ready for #Juneau's #FirstFriday with UAF exhibit on #climatechange. Thanks to #ASMI for the smoked salmon we'll serve to our guests in #Alaska's state capitol. 4:30PM-6:00PM Open to the public.
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Full house in Dillingham this afternoon at our 8th public hearing on 17FSH2, the citizen ballot initiative on protecting salmon habitat. Statewide Teleconference Only Session - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018 – . aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNo
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Thank you to the Climate Action Leadership Team, who today delivered recommendations to help Alaska develop a comprehensive policy for climate change. See the full release here: goo.gl/9eJyFb #akclimate (1/2)
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As we review the recommendations, we're proud to announce a few immediate actions that Alaska will get to work on now, from village relocation planning, to energy efficiency, to fishing industry research. (2/2)
Full list of actions here: goo.gl/JgTfjY #akleg #akclimate
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...sometimes difficult conversations about the challenges and urgency of responding to climate change in Alaska. I've been impressed and encouraged by their tenacity and their shared vision for a brighter future. Tune in to watch this event at 9:30am on the Governor's Facebook.
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...in a future of unprecedented environmental change. Among the team's goals are resilient communities, increased affordable and clean energy, and creation of new economic opportunity in our response to climate change. Team members have had honest, inspiring, and... (2/3)
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Today at 9:30am the Climate Action Leadership Team will deliver their #climatechange policy recommendations to @AkGovBillWalker. As chair of this team, it's been exhilarating to watch this diverse group develop ideas for climate solutions that will allow Alaska to prosper.. (1/3)
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Gunalchéesh, Haw'aa, Quyana, Tsin'aen,Dogidinh. Thank you to all of the #languagewarriors who drove this effort, and thank you to @AkGovBillWalker for recognizing the need for revitalization of our Native languages. It was an honor to celebrate this historic event.
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AK's Native languages developed over thousands of years, specific to our home and AK Native ways of life. Supporting them by signing AO 300 helps us develop stronger communities & build a culture of respect for Native identity across AK.
#languagewarriors #akleg #strongeralaska
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Listen live to the #Fairbanks public hearing on citizen ballot initiative 17FSH2. live now until 4pm. Toll-free 844-586-9085 or akl.tv
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Public hearings on the November citizen #ballot initiative #17FSH2 on salmon habitat continues today in #Fairbanks, 2pm-4pm at the Legislative
Information Office. For more info & how to testify:
aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNo
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I'm standing with @AkGovBillWalker on opposing Mr. Kavanaugh's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.@LtGovMallott and Gov. Bill Walker have released a joint public statement opposing the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. #akleg #akgov
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We have a big crowd today at the 4th of 8 required public hearings on the citizen ballot initiative 17FSH2, dealing with salmon habitat. Check out the live proceedings: akleg.gov/index.php#tab5 or dial in toll-free: 844-586-9085
Our next testimony will be in Sitka on Friday.
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Thumbs up for Climate Action! Toni & I were energized by the Global Climate Action Summit. Looking forward to the AK Climate Action Leadership Team’s recommendations to our Administration & early actions on climate change by various state departments later this month #StepUp2018
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As we honor those who were lost on September 11, 2001 and the families and communities they left behind, let us also remember the heroism of the many first responders and everyday Americans who came together in the wake of tragedy. Our strength comes from our unity. #neverforget
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Good to hear this perspective from two Alaskans for whom I have enormous respect. Thank you to Reggie Joule and Ralph Andersen for serving on our Climate Action Team: looking forward to receiving the team's recommendations. #akclimate #akleg
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Our prayers are with the family and this community in looking for 10 - year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr, who has been missing since Friday. Thank you to all who are working so hard to find her. The Northwest Arctic Borough will share updates through their Facebook page.
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Due to the Search and Rescue operation underway here in Kotzebue today, we are moving the location of the 1:30 PM public hearing on Ballot Measure #1 to the Northwest Arctic Borough School District's Board Room #115, 744 3rd Street. (1/2)
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On Saturday, I had the honor of attending a totem raising ceremony in , the homeland of the Tlingit Huna people. After decades of federal exclusion from their traditional harvest area, this totem memorializes a new relationship between the Tlingit & .
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Energy efficiency improvements pay for themselves over time - the problem is getting the financing up start to make the changes. This is great opportunity for Alaska. #akclimate #akleg
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.@AkGovBillWalker and I were honored to join 25 young leaders from around Alaska for a dialogue on climate change today in Anchorage. These leaders represent the next generation of decision-makers, whose ideas & enthusiasm for climate action will define Alaska's future #akclimate
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What a thrill for @AkGovBillWalker, Toni and I to see the finals of the World Eskimo Indian Olympics in Fairbanks on Saturday! First-place winner & former Miss Indian World Marjorie Tahbone from Nome introduced us to her new baby, Inmagana Talele Hoffman Tahbone. Congratulations!
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It was a great first day at the Inuit Circumpolar Conference in Utqiagvik, where I met with the Hon. David Akeeagok, the Deputy Premier of Nunavut. We discussed greater cooperation between AK & Nunavut, growing local economies & strengthening Native languages.
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Quyana, dogedinh, and tsen'anh to the many generous community members who made this trip possible, and to for being our guide. We must continue to elevate Native voices, share their experiences, and strive for inclusion at every level.
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If you're a young Alaskan who is invested in AK's climate strategy, we want to hear from you. The Climate Action Leadership Team is convening 25 people age 16-25 to write an action statement on climate change for the State's policy. Apply by July 12. tinyurl.com/y72u64ao
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As I reflect on my Yukon River trip, I can't help but feel lucky for sharing rare moments with gracious hosts in Russian Mission, Shageluk, Grayling, Anvik, Holy Cross, Nikolai, & McGrath. It was a great time, even though Comm. Cotten & I couldn't beat at basketball
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The first step in increasing our communities' resilience to environmental threats is ensuring that they have reliable, site-specific data that be used in adaptation planning. Thank you to for your critical work, which we are incorporating into our climate change strategy
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Latest @akdggs publication: IC 68, Coastal flooding & erosion in Alaska. doi.org/10.14509/30057
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Our Yukon River trip with included an incredible visit with the children of Holy Cross. Thank you to Chief Eugene Paul and the entire village for your hospitality and for sharing your dances with us. We are so grateful to have spent time with you.
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In 2015, I committed to visiting as many villages as I could along the Yukon River, where I've been humbled to hear so many stories about hardship, resilience, & hope. Today, I'm starting the final leg of this trip with in Russian River. Thank you to for hosting me.
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"As leaders in Washington consider long term immigration solutions, we urge them to learn from our history, and not repeat it."
Thank you to my wife, Toni, and Alaska First Lady Donna Walker for this opinion piece.
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My grandson Alex joined me in Utqiaġvik yesterday for Nalukataq, the annual whaling festival that celebrates a successful hunting season for the Iñupiat of the North Slope. We had a beautiful summer solstice, and Alex was lucky enough to meet whaling captain and legend Jake Adams
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During my trip to Sitka yesterday, I met with both the fishing community and the Sitka Tribe of Alaska to discuss their successes & priorities. I also received a tour of the facility, where they're building a new vessel. Thank you all for your hospitality!
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. crew is ready to rock in Juneau! First stop: Alaska State Capitol. Thanks to all for stopping by. See you at GCI for our next event. Looking forward to hosting Gov. Walker, Lt. Gov. Mallott and Mayor Koelsch. #50CapitalsTour
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#CSPAN's "50 Capitals Tour" bus arrived this morning in front of #Alaska 's capitol. This kicks off a ten day trip to #Juneau, #Anchorage and #Fairbanks. The goal is to provide viewers with a peek inside the unique history and non-fiction literary life of cities across America.
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To those celebrating Pride Fest, the State of Alaska stands firmly with you as you exercise your rights and fundamental freedoms. We wish you a safe and happy celebration.
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Happy Father's Day! I am deeply grateful that I have had the joys and challenges of being a father. During Celebration 2018, my entire family was together for one precious moment. My heart is full.
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The Climate Action Leadership Team (CALT) is hosting its Kodiak listening session tonight from 5-7 PM in the Kodiak Convention Center. Members of the public can come give testimony on their thoughts or concerns related to climate change, or the work of the CALT.
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