Alaska Natives

Alaska Natives

Natives in for big royalty boost

Alaska Natives around the state may soon receive a new cash infusion due to a bluish-white metal found in the Northwest Arctic.
Ref. https://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/9480175p-9391345c.html

---

Indigenous Americans

There are more indigenous Americans living in Alaska, per capita, than in any other state. Last year, 18 percent of Alaskans identified themselves as either American Indian or Alaska Native. Tied for second place were Oklahoma and New Mexico, where 11 percent of the population is either American Indian or Alaska Native.
Ref. https://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/9480147p-9391331c.html